From root: sabon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinabon
i-si-NA-bon
used as soap
Present (Incomplete)
isinasabon
i-si-na-SA-bon
using as soap
Future (Contemplated)
isasabon
i-sa-SA-bon
will use as soap
Usage Note
Isabon is used when specifying a particular substance or object to be used as soap for washing. It is often heard in household contexts, such as when instructing someone to use a specific soap bar on laundry or for bathing.
Examples
" Isabon mo ang damit. "
Natural Translation
Soap the clothes.
Literal Translation
Use-as-soap you the clothes.
" Mahirap isabon ang shampoo sa katawan. "
Natural Translation
It’s hard to use shampoo as soap on the body.
Literal Translation
Sounds right because you're using a tool for the wrong job.
" Bago banlawan ang mga pinggan, isabon mong mabuti ang bawat isa upang maalis ang mantika. "
Natural Translation
Before rinsing the dishes, soap each one well so that the grease comes off.
Literal Translation
Before rinse the dishes, use-as-soap you well the each one in-order-to remove the grease.
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