From root: sipilyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsipilyo
nag-si-PIL-yo
brushed teeth
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisipilyo
nag-si-si-PIL-yo
brushing teeth
Future (Contemplated)
magsisipilyo
mag-si-si-PIL-yo
will brush teeth
Usage Note
Magsipilyo is used to describe the act of brushing one's teeth and is the standard term for this daily hygiene routine. It is most frequently used in household settings, such as when parents remind children to brush after meals or before bedtime.
Examples
" Magsipilyo ka bago matulog. "
Natural Translation
Brush your teeth before sleeping.
Literal Translation
Brush-teeth you before sleep.
" Ugaliin nating magsipilyo pagkakain. "
Natural Translation
Let's make it a habit to brush our teeth after eating.
Literal Translation
Habit let-us to-brush-teeth after-eating.
" Ipinapaalala ng aking ina na dapat akong magsipilyo pagkatapos ng bawat kain upang hindi mabulok ang ngipin. "
Natural Translation
My mother reminds me that I should brush my teeth after every meal so my teeth won't rot.
Literal Translation
Reminded by the my mother that should I brush-teeth after of every eat so-that not rot the teeth.
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