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Ipaila

English

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.

introduceintroduce oneselfmake knownpeoplepresentschoolverb
Example 1

Ipaila nako siya nimo.

I will introduce him to you.

Example 2

Magpaila ko sa klase.

I will introduce myself in class.