From root: banyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbanyo
nag-BAN-yo
used the bathroom
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabanyo
nag-ba-BAN-yo
using the bathroom
Future (Contemplated)
magbabanyo
mag-ba-BAN-yo
will use the bathroom
Usage Note
Magbanyo is used when referring to using the bathroom for general purposes, such as taking a shower or using the toilet. It is a common and polite way to express the need to visit the restroom in both formal and informal settings.
Examples
" Magbabanyo muna ako. "
Natural Translation
I will use the bathroom first.
Literal Translation
Will-use-bathroom first I.
" Pwede po bang magbanyo? "
Natural Translation
May I please use the bathroom?
Literal Translation
Can please go use the bathroom?
" Maghintay muna kayo sandali dahil magbabanyo pa ang bata bago kami umalis papuntang simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Please wait a moment first because the child still has to use the bathroom before we leave for church.
Literal Translation
Wait first you-all moment because will-use-bathroom still the child before we leave going-to church.
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