From root: buhangin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbuhangin
nag-bu-HA-ngin
put sand
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubuhangin
nag-bu-bu-HA-ngin
putting sand
Future (Contemplated)
magbubuhangin
mag-bu-bu-HA-ngin
will put sand
Usage Note
Magbuhangin is used when someone is applying or spreading sand on a surface, often in the context of construction or gardening. It specifically refers to the act of putting sand onto an area for a practical purpose, such as leveling ground.
Examples
" Magbuhangin tayo sa daan. "
Natural Translation
Let's put sand on the road.
Literal Translation
Put-sand we on road.
" Kailangan nating magbuhangin para sa konstruksyon. "
Natural Translation
We need to put sand for the construction.
Literal Translation
Need we to put sand for the construction.
" Bago ilatag ang semento, kailangan munang magbuhangin ang mga trabahador para pantay ang pundasyon ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before laying the cement, the workers first need to put sand so the foundation of the house is level.
Literal Translation
Before lay the cement, need first-linker put-sand the workers for level the foundation of house.
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