From root: dumi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinumihan
di-nu-mi-HAN
dirtied something
Present (Incomplete)
dinudumihan
di-nu-du-mi-HAN
dirtying something
Future (Contemplated)
dudumihan
du-du-mi-HAN
will dirty something
Usage Note
Dumihan is used when referring to making a specific object, surface, or area dirty, often through physical contact or neglect. It can also be applied figuratively when talking about ruining someone's reputation or 'besmirching' their name.
Examples
" Huwag mong dumihan ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
Don't dirty the floor.
Literal Translation
Don't you dirty the floor.
" Huwag mong dumihan ang bagong damit. "
Natural Translation
Try not to dirty the new clothes.
Literal Translation
Don't you dirty the new clothes.
" Ayokong dumihan ng putik ang sapatos ko kaya naglakad ako sa gilid ng daan. "
Natural Translation
I didn't want to dirty my shoes with mud, so I walked on the side of the road.
Literal Translation
Don't-want-I dirty of mud the shoes my so walked I at side of road.
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