From root: pato
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinato
pi-na-TO
used as a marker
Present (Incomplete)
pinapato
pi-na-pa-TO
using as a marker
Future (Contemplated)
papatuhin
pa-pa-tu-HIN
will use as a marker
Usage Note
Patuhin is used in traditional Filipino street games like piko or sipa to designate a specific object, such as a flat stone or rubber washer, as a player's marker or puck. It is typically used when setting up the game or choosing a new piece to represent one's position.
Examples
" Patuhin mo ang bato. "
Natural Translation
Use the stone as a marker.
Literal Translation
Use-as-marker you the stone.
" Gusto kong patuhin ang page sa notebook ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to use the page as a marker in my notebook.
Literal Translation
Want I use-as-, the page on notebook my.
" Bago magsimula ang laro, pinato ng mga bata ang isang patpat upang malaman kung saan dapat tumayo ang bawat manlalaro. "
Natural Translation
Before the game started, the children used a stick as a marker so they would know where each player should stand.
Literal Translation
Before start the game, used-as-marker by-the children the one stick in-order know where should stand the each player.
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