From root: kutsilyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkutsilyo
nag-kut-SIL-yo
used a knife
Present (Incomplete)
nagkukutsilyo
nag-ku-kut-SIL-yo
using a knife
Future (Contemplated)
magkukutsilyo
mag-ku-kut-SIL-yo
will use a knife
Usage Note
Magkutsilyo is used when performing an action that requires a knife, such as cutting or slicing, though specific action verbs like 'hiwain' are more common in daily speech. It is often used in a general sense to describe the act of using the tool itself.
Examples
" Nagkukutsilyo ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I am using a knife now.
Literal Translation
Using-knife I now.
" Huwag kang magkutsilyo kung hindi ka maingat. "
Natural Translation
Don't use a knife if you are not careful.
Literal Translation
Do-not you to-use-knife if not you careful.
" Bago ka magkutsilyo sa kusina, siguruhin mong matalas ang talim at malinis ang iyong mga kamay. "
Natural Translation
Before you use a knife in the kitchen, make sure the blade is sharp and your hands are clean.
Literal Translation
Before you to-use-knife in kitchen, ensure you sharp the blade and clean the your hands.
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