From root: gamit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginamit
gi-NA-mit
used
Present (Incomplete)
ginagamit
gi-na-GA-mit
using
Future (Contemplated)
gagamitin
ga-ga-mi-TIN
will use
Usage Note
Gamitin is an object-focused verb used when the specific item being used is the focus of the sentence. It is the standard term for utilizing tools, objects, or even languages in daily conversation.
Examples
" Gamitin mo ang lapis ko. "
Natural Translation
Use my pencil.
Literal Translation
Use you the pencil my.
" Gusto kong gamitin ang telepono mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to use your telephone.
Literal Translation
Want I use the telephone your.
" Kung sira na ang lumang kompyuter, gamitin mo na lang ang bago para hindi maantala ang iyong trabaho. "
Natural Translation
If the old computer is broken, just use the new one so your work isn't delayed.
Literal Translation
If broken already the old computer, use you just only the new for not delayed the your work.
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