From root: plantsa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinlantsa
pin-LAN-tsa
ironed
Present (Incomplete)
pinaplantsa
pi-na-PLAN-tsa
is ironing
Future (Contemplated)
paplantsahin
pa-plan-tsa-HIN
will iron
Usage Note
Plantsahin is an object-focus verb used when the specific clothing or fabric being ironed is the direct object of the action. It is commonly used in household contexts when giving instructions to ensure clothes are neat for work, school, or formal events.
Examples
" Plantsahin mo ang damit. "
Natural Translation
Iron the clothes.
Literal Translation
Iron you the clothes.
" Nagsimulang plantsahin ni Nanay ang damit. "
Natural Translation
Mom started to iron the shirt.
Literal Translation
Started-to iron by Mom the shirt.
" Bago ka matulog, plantsahin mo na ang uniporme mo para hindi ka magmadali bukas ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
Before you sleep, iron your uniform now so that you won't be in a rush tomorrow morning.
Literal Translation
Before you sleep, iron you already the uniform your so-that not you rush tomorrow of morning.
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