ganito
ganitó with stress marks
like this (near speaker)
Usage Note
Ganito is used to demonstrate a manner, style, or quality near the speaker, often while performing a physical action. In casual conversation, it is very common to hear the shortened form 'ganto'.
Examples
" Gawin mo ito nang ganito. "
Natural Translation
Do this like this.
Literal Translation
Do you this in this-way.
" Gusto ko ang kulay na ganito. "
Natural Translation
I like this kind of color.
Literal Translation
Want I the like color this.
" Kung gusto mong tumibay ang bahay, ganito ang dapat na paraan ng paglalagay ng mga bato. "
Natural Translation
If you want the house to be sturdy, this is the proper way of placing the stones.
Literal Translation
If want you become-sturdy the house, this-way the should manner of placing of the stones.
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