From root: patag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinatag
pi-NA-tag
flattened
Present (Incomplete)
pinapatag
pi-na-PA-tag
is flattening
Future (Contemplated)
papatagin
pa-pa-ta-GIN
will flatten
Usage Note
Patagin is typically used to describe the act of leveling or smoothing out a surface, such as land for construction or a wrinkled piece of fabric. It is a goal-oriented verb that emphasizes achieving a uniform, flat state for the object being acted upon.
Examples
" Patagin mo ang lupa. "
Natural Translation
Flatten the ground.
Literal Translation
Flatten you the ground.
" Nagsimulang patagin niya ang buhangin. "
Natural Translation
He started to flatten the sand.
Literal Translation
Started-to flatten of him the sand.
" Bago kami magtayo ng bahay, kailangan munang papatagin ng mga manggagawa ang buong solar. "
Natural Translation
Before we build a house, the workers must first level the entire lot.
Literal Translation
Before we build of house, need first will-flatten of the workers the whole lot.
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