From root: pala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinala
pi-NA-la
shoveled
Present (Incomplete)
pinapala
pi-na-PA-la
shoveling
Future (Contemplated)
papalahin
pa-pa-la-HIN
will shovel
Usage Note
Palahin is used when the focus is on the object being shoveled, such as soil or gravel, and is typically used in construction or gardening contexts. It emphasizes the movement of the material using a shovel rather than the act of digging itself.
Examples
" Palahin mo ang buhangin. "
Natural Translation
Shovel the sand.
Literal Translation
Shovel you the sand.
" Kailangan mong palahin ang lupa sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
You need to shovel the soil in the garden.
Literal Translation
Need you shovel the soil in the garden.
" Bago tayo magtanim, kailangan munang palahin ang buong lupa para mabungkal at maging mas malambot. "
Natural Translation
Before we plant, we first need to shovel the entire soil so it gets loosened and becomes softer.
Literal Translation
Before we plant, need first shovel the whole soil so loosened and become more soft.
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