From root: intindi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-intindi
nag-in-tin-DI
attended to
Present (Incomplete)
nag-i-intindi
nag-i-in-tin-DI
attending to
Future (Contemplated)
mag-i-intindi
mag-i-in-tin-DI
will attend to
Usage Note
Mag-intindi is used when focusing on managing tasks, chores, or attending to someone's needs, like preparing a meal or looking after guests. It implies being busy with specific responsibilities or taking care of logistics rather than simply understanding a concept.
Examples
" Marami akong dapat mag-intindi. "
Natural Translation
I have a lot to attend to.
Literal Translation
Many I should attend-to.
" Marami siyang kailangang mag-intindi sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He has a lot to attend to at work.
Literal Translation
Many he/she needs to attend to at work.
" Bilang panganay, kailangan niyang mag-intindi ng mga gawaing-bahay habang nasa trabaho ang kanyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
As the eldest, she has to attend to the household chores while her parents are at work.
Literal Translation
As eldest, need she to-attend-to of the household-chores while at work the her parents.
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