From root: buhangin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binuhanginan
bi-nu-ha-NGI-nan
put sand on
Present (Incomplete)
binubuhanginan
bi-nu-bu-ha-NGI-nan
putting sand on
Future (Contemplated)
bubuhanginan
bu-bu-ha-NGI-nan
will put sand on
Usage Note
Buhanginan is used when applying or spreading sand onto a specific surface, such as for leveling a dirt path or in construction tasks. It focuses on the area or object being covered with sand rather than the action of moving the sand itself.
Examples
" Buhanginan mo ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
Put sand on the floor.
Literal Translation
Put-sand-on you the floor.
" Kailangan mong buhanginan ang kalsada. "
Natural Translation
You need to put sand on the road.
Literal Translation
Need you put-sand-on the road.
" Bago mag-aspalto, kailangan munang buhanginan ang lupa para pantay ang ibabaw. "
Natural Translation
Before paving, the ground must first have sand put on it so the surface is level.
Literal Translation
Before asphalt, need first put-sand-on the ground so level the surface.
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