magnisnis
magnísnis with stress marks
to fray
From root: nisnis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagnisnis
mag-NIS-nis
frayed
Present (Incomplete)
nagninisnis
nag-ni-NIS-nis
is fraying
Future (Contemplated)
magninisnis
mag-ni-NIS-nis
will fray
Usage Note
Magnisnis is the actor-focus mag- form of nisnis, describing the gradual unraveling of cloth edges — particularly hems, cuffs, and collars. It is primarily encountered in domestic and sewing contexts, and the root nisnis also functions as an adjective describing frayed or threadbare cloth most associated with well-worn everyday garments.
Examples
" Nagsimula nang magnisnis ang manggas. "
Natural Translation
The sleeve has started to fray.
Literal Translation
Started already to-fray the sleeve.
" Madaling magnisnis ang tali kapag madalas magustot sa bato. "
Natural Translation
It is easy for the rope to fray if it frequently rubs against rocks.
Literal Translation
Easily fray rope when frequently rub rock.
" Dahil ginagamit ko na ito araw-araw sa loob ng maraming taon, nagsimula nang magnisnis ang laylayan ng paborito kong jacket. "
Natural Translation
Because I have been wearing it every day for many years, the hem of my favorite jacket has started to fray.
Literal Translation
Because using I already this every-day in span of many years, started already to-fray the hem of favorite my jacket.
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