From root: tinidor
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtinidor
nag-ti-ni-DOR
used a fork
Present (Incomplete)
nagtitinidor
nag-ti-ti-ni-DOR
using a fork
Future (Contemplated)
magtitinidor
mag-ti-ti-ni-DOR
will use a fork
Usage Note
Magtinidor is used when specifically indicating the use of a fork for eating, often occurring in contexts where one might otherwise use their hands or a combination of spoon and fork.
Examples
" Magtinidor ka kapag kumakain. "
Natural Translation
Use a fork when you eat.
Literal Translation
Use-fork you when eating.
" Kailangan mong magtinidor sa steak. "
Natural Translation
You need to use a fork for the steak.
Literal Translation
Need you to-use-fork on steak.
" Tinuruan ako ng aking lola na magtinidor nang maayos sa hapag-kainan upang hindi mahiya sa harap ng mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother taught me to use a fork properly at the dining table so I would not be embarrassed in front of guests.
Literal Translation
Taught me by my grandmother to-use-fork properly at dining-table so-that not be-embarrassed in front of the guests.
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