From root: pinto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipininto
i-pi-nin-TO
used as a door
Present (Incomplete)
ipinipinto
i-pi-ni-pin-TO
using as a door
Future (Contemplated)
ipipinto
i-pi-pin-TO
will use as a door
Usage Note
Ipinto is used when designating a particular object or material to function as a door for a space or structure. This verb is relatively rare and typically appears in contexts involving construction, repairs, or temporary setups.
Examples
" Ipinto natin ang kahoy na ito. "
Natural Translation
Let's use this wood as a door.
Literal Translation
Use-as-door we the wood [linker] this.
" Gusto kong ipinto ang kahoy na ito. "
Natural Translation
I want to use as a door this wood.
Literal Translation
Want by-me to-door the wood [linker] this.
" Dahil walang pambili ng bagong pinto, ipininto na lamang ng pamilya ang lumang lawanit habang naghihintay ng sahod. "
Natural Translation
Because they had no money to buy a new door, the family just used an old hardboard panel as a door while waiting for payday.
Literal Translation
Because no money-to-buy of new door, used-as-door just by family the old hardboard while waiting of salary.
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