From root: suklay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinuklay
i-si-nuk-LAY
used for combing
Present (Incomplete)
isinusuklay
i-si-nu-suk-LAY
is using for combing
Future (Contemplated)
isusuklay
i-su-suk-LAY
will use for combing
Usage Note
Isuklay is used when the focus is on the specific instrument being used to comb hair or when directing someone to comb their hair in a particular style or direction. It highlights the object or the manner of the action rather than the person performing it.
Examples
" Isuklay mo ang bagong suklay. "
Natural Translation
Use the new comb.
Literal Translation
Use-for-combing you the new comb.
" Gusto kong isuklay itong bagong suklay. "
Natural Translation
I want to use for combing this new comb.
Literal Translation
Want I-link use-for-combing this-link new comb.
" Isuklay mo ang malambot na suklay sa buhok ng bata para hindi siya masaktan. "
Natural Translation
Use the soft comb on the child's hair so that she won't get hurt.
Literal Translation
Use-for-combing you the soft comb on hair of child so not she get-hurt.
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