From root: sipilyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinipilyuhan
si-ni-pi-lyu-HAN
brushed (a surface)
Present (Incomplete)
sinisipilyuhan
si-ni-si-pi-lyu-HAN
brushing (a surface)
Future (Contemplated)
sisipilyuhan
si-si-pi-lyu-HAN
will brush (a surface)
Usage Note
Sipilyuhan is used when the focus is on the specific object or body part, most commonly teeth, being cleaned with a brush. It is frequently used in instructions or commands, such as telling a child to brush their teeth or scrubbing a specific surface like shoes.
Examples
" Sipilyuhan mo ang ngipin mo. "
Natural Translation
Brush your teeth.
Literal Translation
Brush you the teeth your.
" Kailangan mong sipilyuhan ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
You need to brush the table surface.
Literal Translation
Need you brush the table.
" Bago ka matulog, sipilyuhan mong mabuti ang iyong ngipin para hindi mabulok ang mga ito. "
Natural Translation
Before you sleep, brush your teeth well so they don't get cavities.
Literal Translation
Before you sleep, brush you-link well the your teeth so not decay the plural this.
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