From root: tuwid
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtuwid
nag-tu-WID
straightened
Present (Incomplete)
nagtutuwid
nag-tu-tu-WID
straightening
Future (Contemplated)
magtutuwid
mag-tu-tu-WID
will straighten
Usage Note
Magtuwid is used when physically straightening objects like hair or a path, or figuratively when correcting behavior or 'straightening out' a situation. It is an actor-focus verb, emphasizing the person performing the action.
Examples
" Magtuwid ka ng linya. "
Natural Translation
Straighten the line.
Literal Translation
Straighten you of line.
" Sinubukan niyang magtuwid ng mga maling akala. "
Natural Translation
He tried to straighten out the misconceptions.
Literal Translation
Tried he/she to straighten of the wrong assumptions.
" Sinikap ng guro na magtuwid ng pananaw ng mga estudyante bago sila maligaw sa maling impormasyon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher strived to straighten out the students' views before they got led astray by wrong information.
Literal Translation
Strived by-the teacher to straighten of perspective of the students before they get-lost in wrong information.
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