From root: gaan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinagaan
pi-na-ga-AN
lightened
Present (Incomplete)
pinapagaan
pi-na-pa-ga-AN
lightening
Future (Contemplated)
papagaanin
pa-pa-ga-a-NIN
will lighten
Usage Note
Pagaanin is used when making a physical object lighter or, more commonly, when alleviating an emotional burden or simplifying a task. It is frequently paired with the word 'loob' to describe the act of comforting someone or easing their feelings.
Examples
" Pagaanin mo ang bag. "
Natural Translation
Lighten the bag.
Literal Translation
Lighten you the bag.
" Nagsimulang pagaanin ni Kuya ang kahon. "
Natural Translation
Kuya started to lighten the box.
Literal Translation
Started to-lighten by older-brother the box.
" Sinubukan ng kaibigan kong pagaanin ang loob ko sa pamamagitan ng tahimik na pakikinig sa aking mga alalahanin. "
Natural Translation
My friend tried to ease my feelings by quietly listening to my worries.
Literal Translation
Tried by friend my lighten the inside my through of quiet listening to my worries.
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