From root: galaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iginalaw
i-gi-na-LAW
moved something
Present (Incomplete)
iginagalaw
i-gi-na-ga-LAW
moving something
Future (Contemplated)
igagalaw
i-ga-ga-LAW
will move something
Usage Note
Igalaw is used when instructing someone to move a specific object or body part, often seen in contexts like physical exercise or medical exams. It emphasizes the item being moved rather than the person performing the action.
Examples
" Igalaw mo ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
Move the table.
Literal Translation
Move-something you the table.
" Kailangan mong igalaw ang silya. "
Natural Translation
You need to move the chair.
Literal Translation
Need you move something the chair.
" Dahan-dahan mong igalaw ang braso mo para hindi sumakit ang sugat na bagong tahi. "
Natural Translation
Move your arm slowly so the freshly stitched wound won't hurt.
Literal Translation
Slowly you move-something the arm your so not hurt the wound that newly stitched.
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