From root: suot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinuot
si-nu-OT
wore
Present (Incomplete)
sinusuot
si-nu-su-OT
wearing
Future (Contemplated)
susuutin
su-su-u-TIN
will wear
Usage Note
Suutin is used when the speaker focuses on the specific piece of clothing or accessory that is being put on or worn. It is the object-focused version of the root 'suot' and is typically used in requests or instructions directed at someone else.
Examples
" Suutin mo ang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
Put on the shoes.
Literal Translation
Wear you the shoes.
" Gusto kong suutin ang bagong damit. "
Natural Translation
I want to wear the new shirt.
Literal Translation
Want I wear the new clothes.
" Dahil malamig sa labas, suutin mo na ang makapal na dyaket bago ka umalis ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Since it's cold outside, go ahead and wear the thick jacket before you leave the house.
Literal Translation
Because cold outside, wear you already the thick jacket before you leave of house.
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