From root: sara
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinarahan
si-na-ra-HAN
closed something
Present (Incomplete)
sinasarahan
si-na-sa-ra-HAN
closing something
Future (Contemplated)
sasarahan
sa-sa-ra-HAN
will close something
Usage Note
Sarahan is used when instructing someone to close a specific opening, such as a door, window, or container. It is commonly used in casual, direct commands to secure an entrance or cover an object.
Examples
" Sarahan mo ang pinto. "
Natural Translation
Close the door.
Literal Translation
Close-it you the door.
" Nakatutok siya para sarahan ang gate. "
Natural Translation
He/She is focused in order to close the gate.
Literal Translation
Focused he/she for close-the gate.
" Pakisarahan mo ang mga bintana bago tayo matulog para hindi pumasok ang lamok. "
Natural Translation
Please close the windows before we sleep so the mosquitoes don't get in.
Literal Translation
Please-close you the windows before we sleep so do-not enter the mosquito.
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