From root: hintay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghintay
nag-hin-TAY
waited
Present (Incomplete)
naghihintay
nag-hi-hin-TAY
waiting
Future (Contemplated)
maghihintay
mag-hi-hin-TAY
will wait
Usage Note
Maghintay is used when focusing on the person performing the action of waiting, commonly seen in imperative forms like 'Maghintay ka' (Wait). It is a versatile verb used in both formal and informal settings, though 'antay' is a frequent colloquial alternative.
Examples
" Maghintay ka muna dito. "
Natural Translation
Wait here for a moment.
Literal Translation
Wait you first here.
" Kailangan nating maghintay ng bus. "
Natural Translation
We need to wait for the bus.
Literal Translation
Need we to-wait for bus.
" Kailangan nating maghintay nang matiyaga habang inaayos ng mga manggagawa ang nasirang kalsada. "
Natural Translation
We need to wait patiently while the workers fix the damaged road.
Literal Translation
Need we to-wait patiently while is-fixed by the workers the damaged road.
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