makausap

Tagalog

Etymology

From maka- +‎ usap.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /makaˈʔusap/ [mɐ.xɐˈʔuː.sɐp]
• Rhymes: -usap
• Syllabification: ma‧ka‧u‧sap

Verb

makausap (complete nakausap, progressive nakakausap, contemplative makakausap, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜂᜐᜉ᜔)

1. be able to be talked to

   Kailangan natin siyang makausap.

   We need to be able to talk to him.

   (literally, “He is needed to be able to be talked to by us.”)

Conjugation

Verb conjugation for maka-usap

Affix	Root word		Trigger
maka-	usap		actor
Aspect
Infinitive	Complete	Progressive	Contemplative
makausap	nakausap	nakauusap nakakausap	makauusap makakausap