From root: salamin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanalamin
na-na-la-MIN
looked in a mirror
Present (Incomplete)
nananalamin
na-na-na-la-MIN
looking in a mirror
Future (Contemplated)
mananalamin
ma-na-na-la-MIN
will look in a mirror
Usage Note
Manalamin is used when someone looks at their reflection in a mirror, usually while fixing their hair or checking their face. It is a common actor-focus verb used in daily routines.
Examples
" Manalamin ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Look in the mirror first.
Literal Translation
Look-in-mirror you first.
" Nakita ko siyang manalamin sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
I saw her look in a mirror in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Saw I him look-in-mirror at bathroom.
" Bago siya umalis para sa interbyu, nanalamin muna siya para tiyaking maayos ang kanyang buhok at damit. "
Natural Translation
Before she left for the interview, she looked in the mirror first to make sure her hair and clothes were neat.
Literal Translation
Before she left for the interview, looked-in-mirror first she to ensure neat the her hair and clothes.
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