From root: pait
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinait
pi-na-IT
chiseled something
Present (Incomplete)
pinapait
pi-na-pa-IT
chiseling something
Future (Contemplated)
papaitin
pa-pa-i-TIN
will chisel something
Usage Note
Paitin is used when referring to the act of carving or shaping a specific object using a chisel, most commonly in the context of woodworking or carpentry. This verb emphasizes the object being worked on and is typically used in technical or artisanal settings.
Examples
" Paitin mo ang kahoy. "
Natural Translation
Chisel the wood.
Literal Translation
Chisel you the wood.
" Kailangan mong paitin ang kutsilyo. "
Natural Translation
You need to chisel the knife.
Literal Translation
Need you chisel the knife.
" Maingat na pinait ng iskultor ang bloke ng kahoy hanggang lumitaw ang anyo ng isang lumilipad na ibon. "
Natural Translation
The sculptor carefully chiseled the block of wood until the shape of a flying bird emerged.
Literal Translation
Carefully chiseled by-the sculptor the block of wood until appeared the form of a flying bird.
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