labnusin
labnusín with stress marks
to draw [it] swiftly
From root: labnos
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
linabnos
li-nab-NOS
drew
Present (Incomplete)
linalabnos
li-na-lab-NOS
is being drawn
Future (Contemplated)
lalabnusin
la-lab-nu-SIN
will be drawn
Usage Note
Labnusin is the object-focus infinitive of labnos, which carries the dual sense of drawing a blade swiftly and stripping skin or hide in a clean, swift motion. It differs from labnitin in that labnusin emphasizes the speed and singularity of the action rather than gradual peeling, and is used in butchery and martial or action contexts.
Examples
" Mabilis niyang linabnos ang itak. "
Natural Translation
They swiftly drew the machete.
Literal Translation
Fast they-of drew the machete.
" Sinubukan niya na labnusin ang kanyang itak. "
Natural Translation
They tried to draw their machete swiftly.
Literal Translation
Tried they to draw swiftly the their machete.
" Bago pa man umatake ang kalaban, dali-dali niyang linabnos ang sundang upang ipagtanggol ang kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Even before the enemy could attack, they hastily drew the blade to defend their family.
Literal Translation
Before even attacked the enemy, hurriedly they-of drew the blade in-order-to defend the their family.
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