From root: puno
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinuno
pi-nu-NO
filled
Present (Incomplete)
pinupuno
pi-nu-pu-NO
is filling
Future (Contemplated)
pupunuin
pu-pu-nu-IN
will fill
Usage Note
Punuin is an object-focus verb used when directing someone to fill a container or space to its capacity, such as a glass of water or a document. It emphasizes the completion of the act, ensuring that the target object becomes "puno" (full).
Examples
" Punuin mo ang baso. "
Natural Translation
Fill the glass.
Literal Translation
Fill you the glass.
" Kailangan mong punuin ang baso. "
Natural Translation
You need to fill the glass.
Literal Translation
Need you fill the glass.
" Bago ka umalis, punuin mo muna ang tangke ng tubig para may magamit kami habang wala ka. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave, fill up the water tank first so that we have some to use while you're away.
Literal Translation
Before you leave, fill you first the tank of water so have can-use we while none you.
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