tantuin
tantuín with stress marks
to realize [it]
From root: tanto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinanto
ti-nan-TO
realized
Present (Incomplete)
tinatanto
ti-na-tan-TO
is being realized
Future (Contemplated)
tatantuin
ta-tan-tu-IN
will be realized
Usage Note
Tantuin is the object-focus infinitive of tanto, used when the truth, lesson, or significance being grasped is the grammatical focus. Slightly more elevated in register than maintindihan; favored in didactic, philosophical, and literary contexts where comprehension of a deeper meaning is the point.
Examples
" Dapat mong tantuin ang totoo. "
Natural Translation
You should realize the truth.
Literal Translation
Should you to-realize the truth.
" Kailangan mong tantuin ang kahalagahan ng oras bago maging huli ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
You need to realize the importance of time before it's too late.
Literal Translation
Need you to-realize the importance of time before to-become late the all.
" Sa paglipas ng panahon, tinanto ng marami na ang tunay na yaman ay wala sa pera kundi nasa mabubuting samahan. "
Natural Translation
As time passed, many realized that true wealth lies not in money but in good company.
Literal Translation
In passing of time, realized by many that the true wealth is not in money but in good companionship.
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