From root: babaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binabawan
bi-na-ba-WAN
made shallow
Present (Incomplete)
binababawan
bi-na-ba-ba-WAN
making shallow
Future (Contemplated)
bababawan
ba-ba-ba-WAN
will make shallow
Usage Note
Babawan is used when indicating that the depth of an object or space, such as a hole or a container, should be reduced or made shallower. It is typically applied in practical contexts like construction, gardening, or when adjusting the volume of liquids.
Examples
" Babawan mo ang hukay. "
Natural Translation
Make the hole shallow.
Literal Translation
Make-shallow you the hole.
" Kailangan mong babawan ang kanal. "
Natural Translation
You need to make the ditch shallow.
Literal Translation
Need you make-shallow the ditch.
" Kapag masyadong malalim ang taniman, babawan natin ito nang kaunti para hindi malunod ang mga ugat. "
Natural Translation
If the planting bed is too deep, we will make it a little shallower so the roots don't drown.
Literal Translation
When too deep the planting-bed, make-shallow we it a-little so not drown the roots.
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