From root: tabi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinabi
i-ti-na-BI
put aside
Present (Incomplete)
itinatabi
i-ti-na-ta-BI
putting aside
Future (Contemplated)
itatabi
i-ta-ta-BI
will put aside
Usage Note
Itabi is used when asking someone to set an object aside for safekeeping or to move it out of the way to clear a space. It is frequently heard in contexts like saving money for the future, storing leftovers, or tidying up a room by placing things in their proper spots.
Examples
" Itabi mo ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Put the plate aside.
Literal Translation
Put-aside you the plate.
" Gusto kong itabi ang libro ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to put my book aside.
Literal Translation
Want I put-aside the book my.
" Itinabi ko ang natirang pagkain sa ref para may makain pa kami bukas ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
I set the leftover food aside in the fridge so that we would still have something to eat tomorrow morning.
Literal Translation
Put-aside I the remaining food in fridge so-that have can-eat still we tomorrow of morning.
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