From root: linis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilinis
ni-LI-nis
cleaned
Present (Incomplete)
nililinis
ni-li-LI-nis
cleaning
Future (Contemplated)
lilinisin
li-li-ni-SIN
will clean
Usage Note
Linisin is an object-focus verb used when the focus is on the specific item or area being cleaned rather than the person performing the action. It is the standard verb used for giving commands or requests to tidy up a room, wash dishes, or clean a particular object.
Examples
" Linisin mo ang kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
Clean the room.
Literal Translation
Clean you the room.
" Kailangan mong linisin ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
You need to clean the table.
Literal Translation
Need you clean the table.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, kailangan nating linisin ang buong bahay nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrive, we need to clean the whole house thoroughly.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the guests, need we clean the whole house well.
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