From root: pito
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpito
nag-PI-to
whistled
Present (Incomplete)
nagpipito
nag-pi-PI-to
whistling
Future (Contemplated)
magpipito
mag-pi-PI-to
will whistle
Usage Note
Magpito is used when someone blows a physical whistle, commonly associated with traffic enforcers, referees, or security guards. While it can refer to the act of whistling with the mouth, it usually implies the use of an instrument.
Examples
" Magpito ka kung handa na. "
Natural Translation
Blow the whistle when you're ready.
Literal Translation
Whistle you if ready already.
" Mahilig siyang magpito kapag masaya. "
Natural Translation
He likes to whistle when he is happy.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she of whistle when happy.
" Kapag nag-uumpisang gumulo ang mga manlalaro, agad na magpipito ang reperi upang ihinto ang laro. "
Natural Translation
When the players start getting rowdy, the referee will immediately blow the whistle to stop the game.
Literal Translation
When starting to-get-rowdy the players, immediately will-whistle the referee in-order to-stop the game.
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