From root: tahi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinahian
ti-na-hi-AN
sewed on something
Present (Incomplete)
tinatahian
ti-na-ta-hi-AN
is sewing on something
Future (Contemplated)
tatahian
ta-ta-hi-AN
will sew on something
Usage Note
Tahian is used when focusing on the specific object or area where something is being sewn, such as attaching a patch or repairing a hole in a garment. It emphasizes the surface or recipient of the sewing action rather than the act of making a whole garment.
Examples
" Tahian mo ang punit na damit. "
Natural Translation
Sew the torn clothes.
Literal Translation
Sew-on you the torn clothes.
" Gusto kong tahian ang damit ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to sew on my clothes.
Literal Translation
Want I sew the clothes my.
" Bago mo isuot ang pantalon, tahian mo muna ang butas sa bulsa para hindi mahulog ang barya mo. "
Natural Translation
Before you wear the pants, sew up the hole in the pocket first so your coins won't fall out.
Literal Translation
Before you wear the pants, sew-on you first the hole at pocket so not fall the coins your.
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