From root: bago
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binago
bi-NA-go
changed
Present (Incomplete)
binabago
bi-na-BA-go
changing
Future (Contemplated)
babaguhin
ba-ba-gu-HIN
will change
Usage Note
Baguhin is used when an object, rule, or plan is being intentionally modified or revamped by someone.
Examples
" Gusto kong baguhin ito. "
Natural Translation
I want to change this.
Literal Translation
Want I change this.
" Gusto kong baguhin ang plano natin. "
Natural Translation
I want to change our plan.
Literal Translation
Want I change the plan our.
" Kung hindi mo babaguhin ang ugali mo, mahihirapan kang makasundo ang ibang katrabaho mo. "
Natural Translation
If you don't change your attitude, you'll have a hard time getting along with your other coworkers.
Literal Translation
If not you will-change the attitude your, will-have-difficulty you get-along the other coworker your.
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