From root: tiis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itiniis
i-ti-ni-IS
endured something for
Present (Incomplete)
itinitiis
i-ti-ni-ti-IS
is enduring something for
Future (Contemplated)
ititiis
i-ti-ti-IS
will endure something for
Usage Note
Itiis is used when expressing the act of enduring or tolerating a specific hardship, typically for the sake of another person or a higher goal. It highlights the intention behind the sacrifice, reflecting the cultural value of patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Examples
" Itiis mo muna ang sakit. "
Natural Translation
Endure the pain for now.
Literal Translation
Endure-for you first the pain.
" Ayaw niyang itiis ang gutom. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to endure hunger.
Literal Translation
Dislike he endure something-for hunger.
" Handa niyang itiis ang gutom at pagod para makapagtapos lamang ng pag-aaral ang kanyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
She is willing to endure hunger and exhaustion just so her children can finish their studies.
Literal Translation
Ready she endure-for the hunger and exhaustion so finish only of studies the her children.
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