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isukat

to try on

verb i-SU-kat OF VERB Less Common
Home & Lifestyle Clothing
Illustration of the root word "sukat" (measurement; size)
Illustration from root: sukat

From root: sukat

Conjugations

Past (Completed)

isinukat

i-si-NU-kat

tried on

Present (Incomplete)

isinusukat

i-si-nu-SU-kat

trying on

Future (Contemplated)

isusukat

i-su-SU-kat

will try on

Usage Note

Isukat is used when trying on clothing, shoes, or accessories to check for proper fit and appearance. It is the standard term used in shopping contexts or when asking someone to see if an item fits them before buying or wearing it.

Examples

Beginner

" Isukat mo ang damit. "

Natural Translation

Try on the dress.

Literal Translation

Try-on you the dress.

Intermediate

" Gusto kong isukat ang sapatos na ito. "

Natural Translation

I want to try on these shoes.

Literal Translation

Want I try-on the shoes that this.

Advanced

" Bago mo bilhin ang pantalon, isukat mo muna para masiguradong kasya sa iyo. "

Natural Translation

Before you buy the pants, try them on first to make sure they fit you.

Literal Translation

Before you buy the pants, try-on you first so sure-that fits to you.

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