From root: tubig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtubig
nag-TU-big
added water
Present (Incomplete)
nagtutubig
nag-tu-TU-big
adding water
Future (Contemplated)
magtutubig
mag-tu-TU-big
will add water
Usage Note
Magtubig is used when adding water to a container or mixture, or when describing a physical condition where a wound or eyes start to secrete fluid. It is commonly heard in casual instructions for cooking or gardening to specify the act of providing water.
Examples
" Magtubig ka sa baso. "
Natural Translation
Put water in the glass.
Literal Translation
Add-water you in glass.
" Kailangan mong magtubig ng halaman. "
Natural Translation
You need to water the plant.
Literal Translation
Need you to add water of plant.
" Huwag kang magtubig sa sabaw hangga't hindi pa luto ang karne. "
Natural Translation
Don't add water to the broth while the meat is not yet cooked.
Literal Translation
Don't you add-water to broth as-long-as not yet cooked the meat.
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