isingit
isíngit with stress marks
to insert it
From root: singit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isiningit
i-si-NI-ngit
inserted
Present (Incomplete)
isinisingit
i-si-ni-SI-ngit
is being inserted
Future (Contemplated)
isisingit
i-si-SI-ngit
will be inserted
Usage Note
Isingit is the object-focus i- conveyance form of singit, used when the item being slipped, inserted, or squeezed in is the grammatical focus. Figuratively it also applies to cutting in line or wedging oneself into a conversation or space uninvited, drawing on the root's meaning of a narrow gap.
Examples
" Isingit mo ang papel sa libro. "
Natural Translation
Slip the paper into the book.
Literal Translation
Insert you the paper in book.
" Subukan mong isingit itong maliit na libro sa bag. "
Natural Translation
Try to insert this small book into the bag.
Literal Translation
Try you to-insert this small linker book in bag.
" Kung puno na ang iskedyul, subukan mong isingit ang pulong sa hapon bago umuwi ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
If the schedule is already full, try to squeeze the meeting into the afternoon before everyone goes home.
Literal Translation
If full already the schedule, try you to-insert the meeting in afternoon before go-home the everyone.
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