From root: tahi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtahi
nag-ta-HI
sewed
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatahi
nag-ta-ta-HI
is sewing
Future (Contemplated)
magtatahi
mag-ta-ta-HI
will sew
Usage Note
Magtahi is used when describing the act of sewing clothes or fabric, focusing on the person performing the task. It is a common term for both professional garment making and simple household mending.
Examples
" Marunong akong magtahi. "
Natural Translation
I know how to sew.
Literal Translation
Know I to-sew.
" Kailangan kong magtahi ng butones. "
Natural Translation
I need to sew on a button.
Literal Translation
Need I to sew of button.
" Bago dumating ang bisita, kinailangan kong magtahi ng punit na damit ng anak ko. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrived, I had to sew up my child's torn clothes.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the guest, needed I to-sew of torn that clothes of child my.
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