Ipaila
to introduce / to presentverb
- Alternative meanings
to introduce
to present
to make known
to show something to others- Pronunciation
ee-pah-EE-lah
- Root and affixes
Root: ila, related to knowing or recognizing. “Ipaila” is used to introduce or make a person, idea, or thing known.
- Variants or conjugations
ipaila = to introduce / to present
magpaila = to introduce oneself / to make oneself known
paila = identification or sign, depending on context
presentar = to present formally, possible loanword in school or professional contexts
ipasundayag = to present or exhibit something, depending on context- Related words and expressions
know/recognize
know someone
name
person
group
school- Meaning and usage notes
“Ipaila” is good for introducing someone or making something known. For a school or slide presentation, “presentar” or phrases with “ipasundayag” may also appear.
Ipaila nako siya nimo.
I will introduce him to you.
Magpaila ko sa klase.
I will introduce myself in class.