barahin
barahín with stress marks
to clog
From root: bara
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binara
bi-na-RA
clogged
Present (Incomplete)
binabara
bi-na-ba-RA
is being clogged
Future (Contemplated)
babarahin
ba-ba-ra-HIN
will be clogged
Usage Note
Barahin is the object-focus infinitive of bara, placing the thing being clogged or obstructed at the center of the action. Used when an agent deliberately or carelessly blocks a drain, pipe, or passage. Most common in household plumbing and sanitation contexts. Pairs with the actor-focus magbara.
Examples
" Huwag mong barahin ang banyo. "
Natural Translation
Don't clog the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Don't you clog the bathroom.
" Huwag mong barahin ang inidoro ng papel. "
Natural Translation
Don't clog the toilet with paper.
Literal Translation
Don't you clog the toilet with paper.
" Ayaw ng kasera na barahin ng mga umuupa ang imburnal dahil mahal ang ipapaayos kapag tuluyan itong nasira. "
Natural Translation
The landlady does not want the tenants to clog the drain because it is expensive to repair once it is completely damaged.
Literal Translation
Dislike of-the landlady that to-clog by the renters the drain because expensive the to-be-repaired when fully it damaged.
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