From root: relo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inirelo
i-ni-re-LO
wore as a watch
Present (Incomplete)
inirerelo
i-ni-re-re-LO
wearing as a watch
Future (Contemplated)
irerelo
i-re-re-LO
will wear as a watch
Usage Note
Irelo is used when instructing someone to wear a specific timepiece or object as a watch on their wrist. It is more specific than the general verb 'isuot' and is often heard in contexts where a particular watch is being designated for use.
Examples
" Irelo mo ang bagong pulseras. "
Natural Translation
Wear the new bracelet as a watch.
Literal Translation
Wear-as-watch you the new bracelet.
" Gusto niyang irelo ang regalo mo. "
Natural Translation
He wants to wear your gift as a watch.
Literal Translation
Want he wear-as-watch the gift yours.
" Sinabi ng lolo na irelo ko na lang ang lumang orasan niya dahil gusto niyang manatili itong gamit sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Grandfather said I should just wear his old timepiece as a watch because he wants it to stay in use in the family.
Literal Translation
Said of grandfather that wear-as-watch I just the old timepiece his because wants he stay this used in family.
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