From root: bati
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binati
bi-na-TI
greeted
Present (Incomplete)
binabati
bi-na-ba-TI
greeting
Future (Contemplated)
babatiin
ba-ba-ti-IN
will greet
Usage Note
Batiin is used when the person being greeted is the focus of the sentence, often emphasizing the social importance of acknowledging others like elders or guests. It is commonly applied in both formal introductions and casual daily encounters.
Examples
" Batiin mo ang lola mo. "
Natural Translation
Greet your grandmother.
Literal Translation
Greet you the grandmother your.
" Kailangan mong batiin si Tito. "
Natural Translation
You need to greet Uncle.
Literal Translation
Need you greet name-, Uncle.
" Bago ka umalis, batiin mo muna ang mga bisita upang hindi sila magtampo sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave, greet the guests first so that they won't be hurt with you.
Literal Translation
Before you leave, greet you first the plural guest so-that not they be-resentful at you.
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