From root: ahit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-ahit
nag-A-hit
shaved
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aahit
nag-a-A-hit
shaving
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aahit
mag-a-A-hit
will shave
Usage Note
Mag-ahit is used when the actor shaves themselves, most commonly referring to facial hair or legs. As a mag- verb, it emphasizes the person performing the action rather than the object being shaved.
Examples
" Mag-ahit ka na. "
Natural Translation
Go shave now.
Literal Translation
Shave you now.
" Kailangan ko nang mag-ahit bukas. "
Natural Translation
I need to shave tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Need I already to-shave tomorrow.
" Bago siya pumunta sa interbyu, nag-ahit muna siya para magmukhang malinis at presentable. "
Natural Translation
Before he went to the interview, he shaved first so he would look clean and presentable.
Literal Translation
Before he go to-the interview, shaved first he so look clean and presentable.
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