From root: loob
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniloob
i-ni-lo-OB
put inside
Present (Incomplete)
iniiloob
i-ni-i-lo-OB
is putting inside
Future (Contemplated)
iiloob
i-i-lo-OB
will put inside
Usage Note
Iloob is used when moving an object from an external area to an internal space, such as putting things inside a house or a container. It is commonly used in contexts like bringing laundry indoors to keep it safe from rain.
Examples
" Iloob mo ang damit. "
Natural Translation
Bring the clothes inside.
Literal Translation
Put-inside you the clothes.
" Kailangan mong iloob ang damit sa kahon. "
Natural Translation
You need to put the clothes inside the box.
Literal Translation
Need you put-inside the clothes into the box.
" Bago umulan, iniloob ko na ang lahat ng labada para hindi muling mabasa ang mga ito. "
Natural Translation
Before it rained, I already brought all the laundry inside so it wouldn't get wet again.
Literal Translation
Before rain, put-inside I already the all of laundry so not again get-wet the these.
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