From root: inat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-inat
nag-i-NAT
stretched
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iinat
nag-i-i-NAT
stretching
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iinat
mag-i-i-NAT
will stretch
Usage Note
Mag-inat is used when someone stretches their body or limbs, typically after waking up or sitting for a long period to relieve muscle tension. It refers specifically to the physical act of stretching oneself rather than an external object.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-inat. "
Natural Translation
I want to stretch.
Literal Translation
Want I to-stretch.
" Masarap mag-inat pagkagising. "
Natural Translation
It feels good to stretch after waking up.
Literal Translation
Delicious to-stretch after-waking.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang biyahe, huminto kami para mag-inat at pahingahin ang aming mga binti. "
Natural Translation
After the long trip, we stopped to stretch and give our legs a rest.
Literal Translation
After of long trip, stopped we to stretch and to-rest the our legs.
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