eksaktuhan
to make exact for something
From root: eksakto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ineksaktuhan
i-nek-sak-tu-HAN
made exact for something
Present (Incomplete)
ineeksaktuhan
i-ne-ek-sak-tu-HAN
making exact for something
Future (Contemplated)
eeksaktuhan
e-ek-sak-tu-HAN
will make exact for something
Usage Note
Eksaktuhan is used when one needs to adjust or provide an exact amount, measurement, or timing for a specific purpose or person. It is often heard in casual instructions where precision is required to avoid excess or deficiency.
Examples
" Eksaktuhan mo ang sukli. "
Natural Translation
Make the change exact.
Literal Translation
Make-exact you the change.
" Gusto kong eksaktuhan ang sukli mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to make your change exact.
Literal Translation
Want I make-exact the change your.
" Pakieksaktuhan mo ang timbang ng harina para hindi masyadong matigas o malambot ang tinapay. "
Natural Translation
Please make the weight of the flour exact so the bread won't be too hard or too soft.
Literal Translation
Please-make-exact you the weight of flour so not too hard or soft the bread.
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