From root: guwapo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginuwapo
gi-nu-WA-po
made handsome
Present (Incomplete)
ginaguwapo
gi-na-gu-WA-po
making handsome
Future (Contemplated)
gaguwapuhin
ga-gu-wa-pu-HIN
will make handsome
Usage Note
Guwapuhin is used when someone acts upon another person to improve their physical attractiveness, such as through grooming or styling. It is typically applied in the context of giving a male a makeover or preparing him for a special event.
Examples
" Gusto kong guwapuhin ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to make my son handsome.
Literal Translation
Want I make-handsome the child my.
" Nagsimulang guwapuhin ng barbero ang buhok niya. "
Natural Translation
The barber started to make his hair handsome.
Literal Translation
Started-to make-handsome by-the barber the hair his.
" Inubos ng stylist ang ilang oras para guwapuhin ang lalaki bago ang kanyang malaking presentasyon. "
Natural Translation
The stylist spent several hours to make the man handsome before his big presentation.
Literal Translation
Spent by-the stylist the several hours to make-handsome the man before the his big presentation.
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