maghinang
maghínang with stress marks
to weld
From root: hinang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghinang
nag-HI-nang
welded
Present (Incomplete)
naghihinang
nag-hi-HI-nang
is welding
Future (Contemplated)
maghihinang
mag-hi-HI-nang
will weld
Usage Note
Maghinang is the actor-focus infinitive of hinang, covering both welding and soldering and used by metalworkers, plumbers, and electricians when describing the craftsperson at work. The companion form hinangin shifts focus to the metal being joined.
Examples
" Marunong siyang maghinang ng bakal. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to weld iron.
Literal Translation
Knows he to-weld of iron.
" Kailangan niya ng proteksyon sa mata para maghinang ng bakal. "
Natural Translation
They need eye protection in order to weld iron.
Literal Translation
Need they of protection on eye in-order to weld of iron.
" Bago payagang maghinang sa pagawaan, kailangan munang dumaan ang bawat manggagawa sa mahigpit na pagsasanay sa kaligtasan. "
Natural Translation
Before being allowed to weld in the factory, every worker must first go through strict safety training.
Literal Translation
Before allowed to-weld in factory, need first to-pass the each worker through strict of training in safety.
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