gamitan
to use on someone or something
From root: gamit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginamitan
gi-na-mi-TAN
used on
Present (Incomplete)
ginagamitan
gi-na-ga-mi-TAN
using on
Future (Contemplated)
gagamitan
ga-ga-mi-TAN
will use on
Usage Note
Gamitan is used when a specific tool, method, or strategy is applied to an object or person to achieve a desired result. It is often used in contexts like using a tool on a machine or employing a particular approach when dealing with someone.
Examples
" Gamitan mo ng sabon ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Use soap on the plate.
Literal Translation
Use-on you of soap the plate.
" Mas mabuting gamitan ng sabon ang basahan. "
Natural Translation
It is better to use soap on the rag.
Literal Translation
More good-link use-on with soap the rag.
" Kailangang gamitan ng tamang panlinis ang sahig upang hindi ito mapinsala. "
Natural Translation
The floor must be treated with the right cleaner so that it does not get damaged.
Literal Translation
Need use-on of correct cleaner the floor so-that do-not it damaged.
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