From root: ganito
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iginanito
i-gi-na-ni-TO
did something in this way
Present (Incomplete)
iginaganito
i-gi-na-ga-ni-TO
doing something in this way
Future (Contemplated)
igaganito
i-ga-ga-ni-TO
will do something in this way
Usage Note
Iganito is used when instructing someone to perform an action on an object in the specific manner currently being demonstrated. It is most common in instructional settings where physical guidance or a visual example is provided.
Examples
" Iganito mo ang tupi. "
Natural Translation
Fold it like this.
Literal Translation
Do-in-this-way you the fold.
" Gusto niyang iganito ang buhok ko. "
Natural Translation
He wants to do something like this to my hair.
Literal Translation
Want he do-in-this-way the hair my.
" Kung gusto mong tumibay ang buhol, iganito mo ang pagkakatali tulad ng itinuro ng aking lolo. "
Natural Translation
If you want the knot to hold firm, tie it this way like my grandfather taught.
Literal Translation
If want you strengthen the knot, do-in-this-way you the tying like of taught of my grandfather.
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