Pakiusap (en. Request)

pah-kee-oo-sap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement or plea that contains a request or desire to attain something.

The child's request was to fulfill his desire to go to the playground.

Ang pakiusap ng bata ay tuparin ang kanyangkahilingan na makasama sa palaruan.

A form of communication aimed at seeking assistance or cooperation.

The teacher's request was for students to understand the importance of their studies.

Ang pakiusap ng guro ay maunawaan ng mga estudyante ang kahalagahan ng kanilang pag-aaral.

An opportunity to ask others to do something.

Parents always have a request for their children to follow the rules at home.

Laging may pakiusap ang mga magulang na sundin ang mga alituntunin sa tahanan.

Origin from the word 'paki-' meaning 'request' and 'usap' meaning 'talk'.

Please

A respectful statement when asking for help or favor.

Pakiusap po

Please help me

A direct request for help.

Pakiusap, tulungan mo ako

wish

A condition or expression of desire for something.

hiling

entreaty

A deeper request that contains emotions and earnestness.

pagsusumamo

request

Please, add more water to my glass.

Paki nga, dagdagan mo yung tubig sa baso ko.

just a request

Just a request, please don't leave me.

Pakiusap lang, huwag mo akong iwan.

please tell

Please tell Maria that I'll arrive later.

Pakisabi kay Maria na darating ako mamaya.

please

Can I borrow your pen? Please.