From root: sabon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinabon
si-NA-bon
soaped something
Present (Incomplete)
sinasabon
si-na-SA-bon
soaping something
Future (Contemplated)
sasabunin
sa-sa-bu-NIN
will soap something
Usage Note
Sabunin is an object-focus verb used when applying soap to something, such as laundry or a body part. Figuratively, it is also used in colloquial speech to mean scolding or reprimanding someone harshly.
Examples
" Sabunin mo ang kamay mo. "
Natural Translation
Soap your hands.
Literal Translation
Soap you the hand your.
" Kailangan mong sabunin ang pinggan. "
Natural Translation
You need to soap the dishes.
Literal Translation
Need you soap the dishes.
" Bago mo banlawan ang mga damit, sabunin mo muna nang mabuti ang mga mantsa sa kwelyo. "
Natural Translation
Before you rinse the clothes, soap the stains on the collar thoroughly first.
Literal Translation
Before you rinse the plural clothes, soap you first thoroughly the plural stains on collar.
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