From root: kwarto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikwinarto
i-kwi-NAR-to
put in a room
Present (Incomplete)
ikinukwarto
i-ki-nu-KWAR-to
putting in a room
Future (Contemplated)
ikukwarto
i-ku-KWAR-to
will put in a room
Usage Note
Ikwarto is used when instructing someone to place an object or a person inside a room, often implying confinement or organized storage. It is commonly heard in household settings when tidying up or managing family members.
Examples
" Ikwarto mo ang mga laruan. "
Natural Translation
Put the toys in the room.
Literal Translation
Put-in-room you the [plural] toy.
" Kailangang ikwarto ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The kids need to be put in a room.
Literal Translation
Need-to to-room the [plural] child.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, ikwarto mo muna ang mga gamit na nakakalat sa sala. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrive, put away in the room the things scattered around the living room.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the [plural] guest, put-in-room you first the [plural] thing that scattered in living-room.
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