From root: sabon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsabon
nag-sa-BON
soaped
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasabon
nag-sa-sa-BON
is soaping
Future (Contemplated)
magsasabon
mag-sa-sa-BON
will soap
Usage Note
Magsabon is used when instructing someone to apply soap to their body while bathing or to objects during washing. It specifically highlights the act of lathering or soaping up as a distinct step in the cleaning process.
Examples
" Magsabon ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Soap up first.
Literal Translation
Soap you first.
" Huwag kalimutang magsabon ng kamay. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget to soap your hands.
Literal Translation
Don't forget to soap of hand.
" Bago hawakan ang pagkain, dapat kang magsabon nang maigi para hindi kumalat ang mikrobyo. "
Natural Translation
Before touching food, you should soap up thoroughly so that germs don't spread.
Literal Translation
Before touch the food, should you soap thoroughly so-that not spread the germs.
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