daklutin
daklutín with stress marks
to snatch [it] suddenly
From root: daklot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinaklot
di-nak-LOT
snatched
Present (Incomplete)
dinadaklot
di-na-dak-LOT
is being snatched
Future (Contemplated)
dadaklutin
da-dak-lu-TIN
will be snatched
Usage Note
Daklutin is the object-focus infinitive of daklot, with the root vowel shifting from o to u before the -in suffix, describing a sudden, forceful snatch where the thing grabbed is the grammatical focus. It pairs with the actor-focus magdaklot and is used for grabbing objects or people with speed and urgency.
Examples
" Daklutin mo ang pera. "
Natural Translation
Grab the money quickly.
Literal Translation
Snatch you the money.
" Daklutin mo ang bag bago tumakbo ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
Snatch the bag before the thief runs off.
Literal Translation
Snatch you the bag before runs the thief.
" Bago pa makaalis ang holdaper, dapat mong daklutin ang baril na nakapatong sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
Before the robber can leave, you should suddenly snatch the gun resting on the table.
Literal Translation
Before yet can-leave the robber, should you snatch the gun that resting on table.
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