buhatin
buhatín with stress marks
to lift
From root: buhat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binuhat
bi-nu-HAT
lifted
Present (Incomplete)
binubuhat
bi-nu-bu-HAT
is being lifted
Future (Contemplated)
bubuhatin
bu-bu-ha-TIN
will be lifted
Usage Note
Buhatin is the object-focus infinitive of buhat, placing the object or person being lifted or carried at the center of the action. The root buhat carries a dual function — as a verb of lifting and as a preposition meaning 'from' or 'since' — making it one of the more lexically versatile roots in Tagalog. Common in everyday domestic and labor contexts.
Examples
" Buhatin mo ang bag. "
Natural Translation
Carry the bag.
Literal Translation
Lift you the bag.
" Buhatin mo ang bata papuntang kama. "
Natural Translation
Carry the child to bed.
Literal Translation
Lift you the child going-to bed.
" Mabigat ang kahon, kaya kailangan nating dalawa itong buhatin papuntang sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The box is heavy, so the two of us need to carry it to the car.
Literal Translation
Heavy the box, so need we two this lift going-to vehicle.
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