tibagin
tibagín with stress marks
to demolish [it]
From root: tibag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinibag
ti-ni-BAG
demolished
Present (Incomplete)
tinitibag
ti-ni-ti-BAG
is being demolished
Future (Contemplated)
titibagin
ti-ti-ba-GIN
will be demolished
Usage Note
Tibagin is the object-focus infinitive of tibag, used when the wall, building, or earth being demolished or excavated is the grammatical focus. Common in construction and urban renewal contexts where the specific structure coming down is the natural topic of conversation.
Examples
" Tibagin natin ang lumang pader. "
Natural Translation
Let's demolish the old wall.
Literal Translation
Demolish we the old wall.
" Planong tibagin ang lumang pader para lumawak ang daan. "
Natural Translation
The plan is to demolish the old wall to widen the path.
Literal Translation
Plan to-demolish the old wall so to-widen the path.
" Nagdesisyon ang pamilya na tibagin ang lumang bahay dahil hindi na ito ligtas tirhan pagkatapos ng lindol. "
Natural Translation
The family decided to demolish the old house because it was no longer safe to live in after the earthquake.
Literal Translation
Decided the family to-demolish the old house because no-longer it safe to-live-in after the earthquake.
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