From root: sahig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinahigan
si-na-hi-GAN
floored
Present (Incomplete)
sinasahigan
si-na-sa-hi-GAN
flooring
Future (Contemplated)
sasahigan
sa-sa-hi-GAN
will floor
Usage Note
Sahigan is used when referring to the process of installing or laying down flooring in a particular area or room. It is typically used in construction or home improvement contexts to specify the surface being worked on.
Examples
" Sasahigan namin ang kusina. "
Natural Translation
We'll floor the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Will-floor we the kitchen.
" Kailangan mong sahigan ang lupa. "
Natural Translation
You need to floor the ground.
Literal Translation
Need you floor the floor.
" Bago lumipat ang pamilya, sinahigan muna ng mga manggagawa ang buong sala ng makintab na tiles. "
Natural Translation
Before the family moved in, the workers first floored the whole living room with shiny tiles.
Literal Translation
Before moved the family, floored first by the workers the whole living-room of shiny tiles.
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