From root: ito
Usage Note
Ganito is a demonstrative manner adverb formed from gaya + nito, describing a way of doing, appearing, or being that matches something proximal — near the speaker in space or just demonstrated. It is used to point to a quality, shape, or method that can be shown rather than merely described.
Examples
" Ganito ba ang gusto mo? "
Natural Translation
Is it like this that you want?
Literal Translation
Like-this question the want you?
" Ano ang kulay nito? "
Natural Translation
What is the color of this?
Literal Translation
What the color of this?
" Kung ganito kabilis lumamig ang panahon, baka kailangan na nating ilabas ang makakapal na damit. "
Natural Translation
If the weather is going to get cold this fast, we might already need to take out the thick clothes.
Literal Translation
If like-this how-fast got-cold the weather, maybe need now we to-take-out the thick clothes.
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