From root: pasko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinaskuhan
pi-nas-ku-HAN
gave a Christmas gift
Present (Incomplete)
pinapaskuhan
pi-na-pas-ku-HAN
giving a Christmas gift
Future (Contemplated)
papaskuhan
pa-pas-ku-HAN
will give a Christmas gift
Usage Note
Paskuhan is used when giving someone a Christmas gift, specifically referring to the act of providing a 'Pasko' or holiday present. It is commonly heard during the Christmas season, particularly when children visit their godparents to receive their gifts.
Examples
" Paskuhan natin ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Let's give the kids Christmas gifts.
Literal Translation
Give-Christmas-gift we the children.
" Gusto kong paskuhan ang inaanak ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to give my godchild a Christmas gift.
Literal Translation
Want I give-a-Christmas-gift the godchild my.
" Bawat taon, sinisiguro ng lola na paskuhan ang lahat ng apo bago sila umuwi sa kani-kanilang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every year, grandma makes sure to give all the grandchildren Christmas gifts before they head home to their own houses.
Literal Translation
Every year, ensuring of grandma that give-Christmas-gift the all of grandchildren before they go-home to each-their house.
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