From root: sunod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinunod
i-si-NU-nod
put next
Present (Incomplete)
isinusunod
i-si-nu-SU-nod
putting next
Future (Contemplated)
isusunod
i-su-su-NOD
will put next
Usage Note
Isunod is used when directing someone to perform an action next in a sequence or to place an item immediately after another. It is very common in instructional contexts, such as following a recipe or a list of tasks.
Examples
" Isunod mo ang asukal. "
Natural Translation
Add the sugar next.
Literal Translation
Put-next you the sugar.
" Gusto kong isunod ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to put my bag next.
Literal Translation
Want I put-next the bag my.
" Matapos ihalo ang gatas, isunod mo ang itlog para hindi mamuo ang timpla. "
Natural Translation
After mixing in the milk, add the eggs next so the batter doesn't clump.
Literal Translation
After mix the milk, put-next you the egg so not clump the mixture.
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