From root: buti
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinagbuti
pi-nag-bu-TI
did something well
Present (Incomplete)
pinagbubuti
pi-nag-bu-BU-ti
doing something well
Future (Contemplated)
pagbubutihin
pag-bu-bu-ti-HIN
will do something well
Usage Note
Pagbutihin is an object-focus verb used to encourage someone to improve their performance or to do a task with more effort and care. It is frequently used in academic or professional settings to inspire excellence in one's work.
Examples
" Pagbutihin mo ang pag-aaral mo. "
Natural Translation
Do well in your studies.
Literal Translation
Do-well you the studies your.
" Gusto niyang pagbutihin ang trabaho niya. "
Natural Translation
He wants to do his job well.
Literal Translation
Want he do-well the work his.
" Kung gusto mong ma-promote, pagbutihin mo ang iyong trabaho at huwag kang aasa lang sa swerte. "
Natural Translation
If you want to get promoted, do your work well and don't just rely on luck.
Literal Translation
If want you get-promoted, do-well you the your work and not you rely just on luck.
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