From root: ahit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inahit
i-na-HIT
shaved hair
Present (Incomplete)
inaahit
i-na-a-HIT
shaving hair
Future (Contemplated)
aahitin
a-a-hi-TIN
will shave hair
Usage Note
Ahitin is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific hair being removed, such as a beard or leg hair, using a razor. It is the standard term for grooming and personal hygiene involving shaving at the skin level.
Examples
" Ahitin mo ang bigote mo. "
Natural Translation
Shave your mustache.
Literal Translation
Shave you the mustache your.
" Kailangan mong ahitin ang balbas mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to shave your beard.
Literal Translation
Need you shave the beard your.
" Bago ka pumunta sa interbyu, ahitin mo muna ang balbas para mukha kang propesyonal. "
Natural Translation
Before you go to the interview, shave your beard first so you look professional.
Literal Translation
Before you go to interview, shave you first the beard so look you professional.
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