From root: bato
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binato
bi-na-TO
threw at
Present (Incomplete)
binabato
bi-na-ba-TO
throwing at
Future (Contemplated)
babatuhin
ba-ba-tu-HIN
will throw at
Usage Note
Batuhin is used when the focus of the action is the specific person or object being targeted by a thrown projectile, typically a stone. It implies the act of pelting or hitting a target, rather than just the act of throwing an object away.
Examples
" Huwag mong batuhin ang aso. "
Natural Translation
Don't throw stones at the dog.
Literal Translation
Don't you throw-at the dog.
" Bawal batuhin ang bintana. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to throw at the window.
Literal Translation
Forbidden throw-at the window.
" Galit na galit ang mga tao kaya gusto nilang batuhin ang kotse ng pulitikong nagsinungaling. "
Natural Translation
The people were so angry that they wanted to pelt the car of the politician who lied.
Literal Translation
Angry very the plural people so want they throw-at the car of politician who-lied.
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