From root: sipilyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinipilyo
si-ni-PI-lyo
brushed (teeth)
Present (Incomplete)
sinisipilyo
si-ni-si-PI-lyo
brushing (teeth)
Future (Contemplated)
sisipilyuhin
si-si-pi-lyu-HIN
will brush (teeth)
Usage Note
Sipilyuhin is an object-focused verb used when the emphasis is on the teeth being brushed, often appearing in commands or instructions to ensure someone cleans their teeth thoroughly. It is the direct way to specify the act of brushing one's teeth in daily routine contexts.
Examples
" Sipilyuhin mo ang ngipin mo. "
Natural Translation
Brush your teeth.
Literal Translation
Brush you the teeth your.
" Kailangan mong sipilyuhin ang ngipin mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to brush your teeth.
Literal Translation
Need you brush the teeth your.
" Bago ka matulog, sipilyuhin mong mabuti ang ngipin mo para hindi ka magkaroon ng sakit sa ngipin balang araw. "
Natural Translation
Before you sleep, brush your teeth well so you don't develop a toothache someday.
Literal Translation
Before you sleep, brush you-link well the teeth your so not you have of ache in teeth some day.
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