From root: sakit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanakit
na-na-KIT
hurt others
Present (Incomplete)
nananakit
na-na-na-KIT
hurting others
Future (Contemplated)
mananakit
ma-na-na-KIT
will hurt others
Usage Note
Manakit is used when someone intentionally inflicts physical or emotional pain on others, often implying a deliberate or repeated action. It is frequently used in moral contexts or when discussing abusive behavior.
Examples
" Huwag kang manakit. "
Natural Translation
Do not hurt others.
Literal Translation
Don't you hurt-others.
" Hindi mabuting manakit ng kapwa. "
Natural Translation
It is not good to hurt others.
Literal Translation
Not good to-hurt of neighbor.
" Kahit galit ka, hindi ka dapat manakit ng kapwa dahil hindi iyon makakalutas ng problema. "
Natural Translation
Even if you are angry, you should not hurt others because that will not solve the problem.
Literal Translation
Even angry you, not you should hurt-others of neighbor because not that will-solve the problem.
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