From root: ganito
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumanito
gu-ma-ni-TO
did this way
Present (Incomplete)
gumaganito
gu-ma-ga-ni-TO
doing this way
Future (Contemplated)
gaganito
ga-ga-ni-TO
will do this way
Usage Note
Gumanito is used when demonstrating a specific action or physical gesture to someone, typically accompanied by the speaker showing exactly how to do it. It is often used in instructional contexts where visual imitation is required.
Examples
" Gumanito ka, tingnan mo. "
Natural Translation
Do it like this, watch.
Literal Translation
Do-this-way you, look you.
" Kailangan mong gumanito para matuto. "
Natural Translation
You need to do this way to learn.
Literal Translation
Need you do-this-way so learn.
" Kapag hindi mo alam ang sagot, gumanito ka muna gaya ng itinuro ng guro kanina. "
Natural Translation
When you don't know the answer, do it this way first, just like the teacher showed earlier.
Literal Translation
When not you know the answer, do-this-way you first like the taught of teacher earlier.
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