salaminin
to mirror or look at in a mirror
From root: salamin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinalamin
si-na-la-MIN
mirrored or looked at in a mirror
Present (Incomplete)
sinasalamin
si-na-sa-la-MIN
mirroring or looking at in a mirror
Future (Contemplated)
sasalaminin
sa-sa-la-mi-NIN
will mirror or look at in a mirror
Usage Note
Salaminin is used when one looks at an object or themselves through a mirror, or figuratively when a situation reflects a deeper reality or character. It often implies a deliberate act of examination or reflection rather than a casual glance.
Examples
" Sinalamin niya ang mukha niya. "
Natural Translation
She looked at her face in the mirror.
Literal Translation
Mirrored she the face her.
" Gusto kong salaminin ang mukha ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to look at my face in the mirror.
Literal Translation
Want I mirror the face my.
" Bago siya lumabas, sinalamin niya muna ang sarili upang tingnan kung maayos ang kanyang ayos. "
Natural Translation
Before going out, she looked at herself in the mirror to check if her appearance was tidy.
Literal Translation
Before she go-out, mirrored she first the self in-order-to look if neat the her appearance.
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