From root: puno
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpuno
nag-pu-NO
filled up
Present (Incomplete)
nagpupuno
nag-pu-pu-NO
is filling up
Future (Contemplated)
magpupuno
mag-pu-pu-NO
will fill up
Usage Note
Magpuno is used when intentionally filling a container to its capacity, such as with water or gas, or when completing a necessary amount or quota. It emphasizes the act of making something full rather than the result itself.
Examples
" Magpuno ka ng tubig sa baso. "
Natural Translation
Fill the glass with water.
Literal Translation
Fill-up you of water in glass.
" Kailangan nating magpuno ng tubig sa balde. "
Natural Translation
We need to fill the bucket with water.
Literal Translation
Need we to fill-up of water in bucket.
" Bago kami umalis, kailangan munang magpuno ng gasolina ang sasakyan dahil malayo ang aming pupuntahan. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave, the car first needs to be filled with gas because where we're going is far.
Literal Translation
Before we leave, need first to fill-up of gasoline the car because far the our destination.
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