From root: hina
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinahina
pi-na-hi-NA
weakened something
Present (Incomplete)
pinapahina
pi-na-pa-hi-NA
weakening something
Future (Contemplated)
papahinain
pa-pa-hi-na-IN
will weaken something
Usage Note
Pahinain is an object-focus verb used when one intends to reduce the strength, volume, or intensity of something, such as an electronic device's volume or a physical force. It is often used in daily instructions to turn down a sound or a flame while cooking.
Examples
" Pahinain mo ang apoy. "
Natural Translation
Lower the flame.
Literal Translation
Weaken you the flame.
" Ayaw kong pahinain ang pader. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to weaken the wall.
Literal Translation
Dislike I weaken the wall.
" Pahinain mo nang kaunti ang tunog ng telebisyon dahil natutulog na ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
Turn down the volume of the television a little because the baby is already sleeping.
Literal Translation
Weaken you a little the sound of television because sleeping already the baby.
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