From root: bintana
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbintana
nag-bin-TA-na
installed a window
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibintana
nag-bi-bin-TA-na
installing a window
Future (Contemplated)
magbibintana
mag-bi-bin-TA-na
will install a window
Usage Note
Magbintana is used when referring to the act of installing or fitting windows into a structure, such as a house or building. It is a technical term often replaced by 'maglagay ng bintana' in everyday conversation.
Examples
" Magbibintana kami sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
We will install a window in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Will-install-window we in kitchen.
" Mas maganda kung magbintana tayo sa kwarto. "
Natural Translation
It would be better if we installed a window in the room.
Literal Translation
More good if install window we in the room.
" Nagpasya kaming magbintana sa silid-tulugan upang makapasok ang sariwang hangin at liwanag ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
We decided to install a window in the bedroom so that fresh air and morning light could come in.
Literal Translation
Decided we to-install-window in bedroom in-order-to to-enter the fresh air and light of morning.
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