From root: kanta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinanta
ki-NAN-ta
sang
Present (Incomplete)
kinakanta
ki-na-KAN-ta
singing
Future (Contemplated)
kakantahin
ka-kan-ta-HIN
will sing
Usage Note
Kantahin is an object-focused verb used when the focus of the sentence is the specific song or lyrics being sung. It is frequently used in casual contexts, such as when requesting someone to perform a particular song during karaoke or social gatherings.
Examples
" Kantahin mo ang paborito ko. "
Natural Translation
Sing my favorite.
Literal Translation
Sing you the favorite my.
" Gusto kong kantahin ang paborito kong kanta. "
Natural Translation
I want to sing my favorite song.
Literal Translation
Want I sing the favorite my song.
" Bago matapos ang gabi, hiniling ng lola na kantahin namin ang lumang awiting paborito niya noong bata pa siya. "
Natural Translation
Before the night ended, grandmother asked us to sing the old song that was her favorite when she was still young.
Literal Translation
Before ended the night, requested the grandmother that sing we the old song favorite her when young still she.
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