From root: ganito
Usage Note
Paganito indicates that an action or direction is oriented in the specific manner or direction shown by the speaker.
Examples
" Lumakad ka paganito. "
Natural Translation
Walk this way.
Literal Translation
Walk you toward-this-way.
" Ang lakad niya ay paganito. "
Natural Translation
His/Her walk is toward this way.
Literal Translation
The walk his/her is toward-this-way.
" Kapag nakarating ka sa simbahan, kumanan ka at magpatuloy paganito hanggang sa makita mo ang aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
When you reach the church, turn right and keep going this way until you see our house.
Literal Translation
When arrive you in church, turn-right you and continue toward-this-way until in see you the our house.
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