From root: pinta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpinta
nag-pin-TA
painted
Present (Incomplete)
nagpipinta
nag-pi-pin-TA
painting
Future (Contemplated)
magpipinta
mag-pi-pin-TA
will paint
Usage Note
Magpinta is used when the actor is the focus of the action of painting, applicable to both artistic endeavors on canvas and maintenance tasks like painting a house. It is a versatile actor-focus verb that emphasizes the person performing the action.
Examples
" Gusto kong magpinta. "
Natural Translation
I want to paint.
Literal Translation
Want I to-paint.
" Gusto niyang magpinta ng tanawin. "
Natural Translation
He wants to paint scenery.
Literal Translation
Want he to paint of scenery.
" Ngayong bakasyon, nagpipinta ang lolo ko ng tanawin ng bukid habang nakaupo sa balkonahe tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
This vacation, my grandfather paints scenes of the fields while sitting on the balcony every morning.
Literal Translation
This vacation, painting the grandfather my of view of field while seated at balcony every morning.
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