From root: mali
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
minali
mi-NA-li
misinterpreted
Present (Incomplete)
minamali
mi-na-MA-li
misinterpreting
Future (Contemplated)
mamaliin
ma-ma-li-IN
will misinterpret
Usage Note
Maliin is used when a person misinterprets or views an action, statement, or situation as incorrect. It is frequently heard in conversations where someone asks another person not to misunderstand their intentions or words.
Examples
" Huwag mo akong maliin. "
Natural Translation
Don't misunderstand me.
Literal Translation
Don't you me misinterpret.
" Ang layunin ko ay huwag maliin ang turo. "
Natural Translation
My goal is not to misinterpret the teaching.
Literal Translation
The goal mine is not misinterpret the teaching.
" Sana huwag mong maliin ang sinabi ko, dahil gusto ko lang naman talagang tulungan ka sa problema mo. "
Natural Translation
I hope you won't misinterpret what I said, because I really just wanted to help you with your problem.
Literal Translation
Hopefully don't you misinterpret the said I, because want I just really truly help you in problem your.
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