From root: ihi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inihian
i-ni-hi-AN
urinated on
Present (Incomplete)
iniihian
i-ni-i-hi-AN
urinating on
Future (Contemplated)
iihian
i-i-hi-AN
will urinate on
Usage Note
Ihian is used when an object, person, or location is the direct recipient of urination, often appearing in contexts involving babies, pets, or rural folk remedies. It implies that the action is directed at a specific target, whether accidental or intentional.
Examples
" Inihian ng bata ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
The child urinated on the floor.
Literal Translation
Urinated-on by-the child the floor.
" Ayaw niyang ihian ang dingding. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to urinate on the wall.
Literal Translation
Dislike he urinate-on the wall.
" Galit na galit si Lola nang inihian ng aso ang bagong tanim niyang mga halaman sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
Grandma was furious when the dog urinated on the plants she had just planted in the garden.
Literal Translation
Very angry Grandma when urinated-on by-the dog the newly planted her plural plant in garden.
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