bakbakin
bakbakín with stress marks
to peel [it] off
From root: bakbak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binakbak
bi-nak-BAK
peeled off
Present (Incomplete)
binabakbak
bi-na-bak-BAK
is being peeled off
Future (Contemplated)
babakbakin
ba-bak-ba-KIN
will be peeled off
Usage Note
Bakbakin is the object-focus infinitive of bakbak, placing the surface being peeled or stripped at the center of the action. Common in construction, renovation, and craft contexts where removing old paint, bark, or adhesive is the task. Pairs with the actor-focus magbakbak.
Examples
" Bakbakin mo ang sticker. "
Natural Translation
Peel off the sticker.
Literal Translation
Peel you the sticker.
" Bakbakin mo ang sticker sa pader. "
Natural Translation
Peel the sticker off the wall.
Literal Translation
Peel you the sticker on wall.
" Bakbakin mo muna ang lumang pintura bago ka maglagay ng bago para kumapit ito nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
Strip off the old paint first before you apply the new one so it adheres properly.
Literal Translation
Peel you first the old paint before you put of new so adhere it well.
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