From root: mekaniko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
minekaniko
mi-ne-ka-NI-ko
repaired as a mechanic
Present (Incomplete)
minemekaniko
mi-ne-me-ka-NI-ko
repairing as a mechanic
Future (Contemplated)
memekanikuhin
me-me-ka-ni-ku-HIN
will repair as a mechanic
Usage Note
Mekanikuhin is used when specifying that a machine or vehicle needs professional-level repair or adjustment, emphasizing the technical nature of the work. It is an informal way to describe performing mechanical work on an object rather than using the more common general term 'ayusin'.
Examples
" Mekanikuhin mo ang kotse. "
Natural Translation
Do the mechanical work on the car.
Literal Translation
Do-mechanic-work-on you the car.
" Kailangan nating mekanikuhin ang sirang makina. "
Natural Translation
We need to repair as a mechanic the broken machine.
Literal Translation
Need by-us to repair as a mechanic the broken machine.
" Bago natin ibenta ang lumang motor, mekanikuhin muna natin nang husto para gumana itong maayos. "
Natural Translation
Before we sell the old motorcycle, let's first do thorough mechanical work on it so it runs properly.
Literal Translation
Before by-us sell the old motorcycle, do-mechanic-work-on first by-us thoroughly so-that run this properly.
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