sanggunihin
sanggunihín with stress marks
to consult [them]
From root: sangguni
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinangguni
si-nang-GU-ni
consulted
Present (Incomplete)
sinasangguni
si-na-sang-GU-ni
is being consulted
Future (Contemplated)
sasanggunihin
sa-sang-gu-ni-HIN
will be consulted
Usage Note
Sanggunihin is the object-focus -in form of sangguni, foregrounding the person or authority being consulted. Formal in register, it reflects the Filipino cultural value of seeking guidance from elders, community leaders, and specialists before making significant decisions. Pairs with the actor-focus magsangguni.
Examples
" Sanggunihin mo ang guro. "
Natural Translation
Consult the teacher.
Literal Translation
Consult you the teacher.
" Dapat mong sanggunihin ang iyong mga magulang bago magdesisyon. "
Natural Translation
You must consult your parents before making a decision.
Literal Translation
Must you to-consult the your parents before to-decide.
" Bago ka pumirma sa anumang kontrata, dapat mong sanggunihin ang isang abogadong pinagkakatiwalaan mo upang maiwasan ang anumang problema sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
Before you sign any contract, you should consult a lawyer you trust in order to avoid any problems in the future.
Literal Translation
Before you sign in any contract, must you to-consult the one lawyer trusted you so-that avoid the any problem in future.
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