From root: tahi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinahi
ti-na-HI
sewed
Present (Incomplete)
tinatahi
ti-na-ta-HI
is sewing
Future (Contemplated)
tatahiin
ta-ta-hi-IN
will sew
Usage Note
Tahiin is an object-focus verb used when referring to a specific item being sewn, like a dress or a torn garment. It is frequently used in commands or requests when asking someone to repair or construct clothing.
Examples
" Tahiin mo ang punit. "
Natural Translation
Sew the tear.
Literal Translation
Sew you the tear.
" Kailangan mong tahiin ang punit na damit. "
Natural Translation
You need to sew the torn shirt.
Literal Translation
Need you sew the torn clothes.
" Tatahiin ng mananahi ang bagong bestida bago dumating ang araw ng kasal ng aming kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
The seamstress will sew the new dress before our neighbor's wedding day arrives.
Literal Translation
Will-sew the seamstress the new dress before arrive the day of wedding of our neighbor.
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