From root: pinto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpinto
nag-pin-TO
installed a door
Present (Incomplete)
nagpipinto
nag-pi-pin-TO
is installing a door
Future (Contemplated)
magpipinto
mag-pi-pin-TO
will install a door
Usage Note
Magpinto is used when referring to the specific act of installing or fitting a door into a structure, often in the context of construction or home improvement. While native speakers might more frequently use the phrase 'magkabit ng pinto,' this verb specifically highlights the door as the focus of the installation task.
Examples
" Magpipinto kami bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will install a door tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-install-door we tomorrow.
" Kailangan na nating magpinto sa pasukan. "
Natural Translation
We need to install a door at the entrance.
Literal Translation
Need already we to install door at the entrance.
" Bago kami lumipat ng bahay, kailangan munang magpinto ang karpintero sa lahat ng silid. "
Natural Translation
Before we move into the house, the carpenter first needs to install doors in all the rooms.
Literal Translation
Before we move of house, need first install-door the carpenter in all of room.
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