From root: dilig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdilig
nag-di-LIG
watered
Present (Incomplete)
nagdidilig
nag-di-di-LIG
watering
Future (Contemplated)
magdidilig
mag-di-di-LIG
will water
Usage Note
Magdilig is used when watering plants, gardens, or crops as a routine task. It specifically describes the action of providing water to vegetation, often using a hose or watering can.
Examples
" Magdilig ka ng halaman. "
Natural Translation
Water the plants.
Literal Translation
Water you of plant.
" Huwag kalimutang magdilig ng mga bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget to water the flowers.
Literal Translation
Don't forget to water of flowers.
" Tuwing umaga bago pumasok sa trabaho, nagdidilig muna ako ng mga gulay sa likod-bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every morning before going to work, I first water the vegetables in the backyard.
Literal Translation
Every morning before enter to work, watering first I of plural vegetable at back-house.
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