gapusin
gapusín with stress marks
to bind [it]
From root: gapos
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginapos
gi-na-POS
bound
Present (Incomplete)
ginagapos
gi-na-ga-POS
is being bound
Future (Contemplated)
gagapusin
ga-ga-pu-SIN
will be bound
Usage Note
Gapusin is the object-focus infinitive of gapos, with the root vowel shifting before -in, used when the person or animal being bound with rope is the grammatical focus. It is common in law-enforcement contexts for restraining detainees and in agricultural contexts for tethering livestock.
Examples
" Gapusin mo ang aso. "
Natural Translation
Tie up the dog.
Literal Translation
Bind you the dog.
" Kailangan na gapusin ang mga kahoy para hindi mahulog. "
Natural Translation
The pieces of wood need to be bound so they won't fall.
Literal Translation
Need to bind the wood so-that not to fall.
" Kailangan munang gapusin nang mahigpit ang mga kahoy bago isakay sa trak para hindi gumulong sa daan. "
Natural Translation
The logs must first be bound tightly with rope before loading them onto the truck so they won't roll off on the road.
Literal Translation
Need first bind of tight the logs before load on truck so-that not roll on road.
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