From root: dito
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumarito
pu-ma-ri-TO
came here
Present (Incomplete)
pumaparito
pu-ma-pa-ri-TO
coming here
Future (Contemplated)
paparito
pa-pa-ri-TO
will come here
Usage Note
Pumarito is used as a formal or literary way to say 'come here,' often appearing in written texts or polite requests. In casual daily conversation, native speakers are more likely to use the phrase 'pumunta rito' or simply 'halika'.
Examples
" Pumarito ka sandali. "
Natural Translation
Come here for a moment.
Literal Translation
Come-here you a-moment.
" Kailangan mong pumarito bukas. "
Natural Translation
You need to come here tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Need you come-here tomorrow.
" Hiniling ng guro na pumarito ang mga magulang para pag-usapan ang pag-unlad ng kanilang anak. "
Natural Translation
The teacher requested that the parents come here to discuss their child's progress.
Literal Translation
Requested by-the teacher that come-here the parents to discuss the progress of their child.
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