humirang
humírang with stress marks
to choose
From root: hirang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humirang
hu-MI-rang
chose
Present (Incomplete)
humihirang
hu-mi-HI-rang
is choosing
Future (Contemplated)
hihirang
hi-HI-rang
will choose
Usage Note
Humirang is the actor-focus infinitive of hirang, carrying a more elevated and formal register than pumili, with a connotation of deliberate appointment or selection for a distinguished role. It is used in institutional, political, and ceremonial contexts; the companion form hirangin places focus on the person or thing chosen.
Examples
" Kailangan nilang humirang ng pinuno. "
Natural Translation
They need to choose a leader.
Literal Translation
Need they to-choose of leader.
" Handa na ang komite na humirang ng bagong pinuno. "
Natural Translation
The committee is ready now to choose a new leader.
Literal Translation
Ready now the committee to choose of new leader.
" Bago humirang ng bagong tagapangulo, maingat na pinag-aralan ng lupon ang bawat kalipikasyon ng mga kandidato. "
Natural Translation
Before choosing a new chairperson, the board carefully studied each qualification of the candidates.
Literal Translation
Before to-choose of new chairperson, carefully studied by board the every qualification of candidates.
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