From root: galaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginalaw
gi-na-LAW
moved something
Present (Incomplete)
ginagalaw
gi-na-ga-LAW
moving something
Future (Contemplated)
gagalawin
ga-ga-la-WIN
will move something
Usage Note
Galawin is used when instructing someone to move a physical object or as a warning not to touch or meddle with something. It is an object-focused verb where the emphasis is on the item being handled or disturbed.
Examples
" Huwag mong galawin ang pintura. "
Natural Translation
Don't touch the paint.
Literal Translation
Don't you move-something the paint.
" Kailangan mong galawin ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
You need to move the table.
Literal Translation
Need you move something the table.
" Sinabi ng nanay na huwag naming galawin ang mga gamit niya sa mesa habang wala siya sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Mom said we shouldn't touch her things on the table while she's away from the house.
Literal Translation
Said of mom that don't by-us move-something the things her on table while none she in house.
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