From root: kinis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kuminis
ku-mi-NIS
became smooth
Present (Incomplete)
kumikinis
ku-mi-ki-NIS
is becoming smooth
Future (Contemplated)
kikinis
ki-ki-NIS
will become smooth
Usage Note
Kuminis is used when describing a surface or skin becoming smoother or clearer, often associated with beauty routines or polishing work. It typically implies a gradual improvement in texture or appearance.
Examples
" Kuminis ang balat niya. "
Natural Translation
Her skin became smooth.
Literal Translation
Became-smooth the skin her.
" Gusto niyang kuminis ang kaniyang balat. "
Natural Translation
She wants her skin to become smooth.
Literal Translation
Want she become-smooth the her skin.
" Matapos ang ilang linggong paggamit ng tamang sabon, unti-unting kuminis ang balat na dati niyang ikinahihiya. "
Natural Translation
After a few weeks of using the right soap, the skin she used to be ashamed of gradually became smooth.
Literal Translation
After the few weeks using of correct soap, gradually became-smooth the skin that before she was-ashamed-of.
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