From root: balbas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binalbas
bi-nal-BAS
shaved someone's beard
Present (Incomplete)
binabalbas
bi-na-bal-BAS
shaving someone's beard
Future (Contemplated)
babalbasin
ba-bal-ba-SIN
will shave someone's beard
Usage Note
Balbasin is an object-focus verb used when the action of shaving is performed specifically on another person's beard. It is most frequently used in grooming contexts, such as in a barbershop or when providing personal care to someone else.
Examples
" Babalbasin ko ang tatay. "
Natural Translation
I will shave Dad's beard.
Literal Translation
Will-beard-shave I the father.
" Mahirap balbasin ang lolo dahil malikot siya. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to shave the beard of grandpa because he is restless.
Literal Translation
Hard to-beard-shave the grandpa because restless he.
" Maingat kong binalbas ang lolo nang hindi siya nasugatan kahit malikot ang kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
I carefully shaved Grandpa's beard without cutting him even though my hand was unsteady.
Literal Translation
Carefully I beard-shaved the grandpa that not he wounded even unsteady the hand my.
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