From root: tuyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinuyo
ti-nu-YO
dried
Present (Incomplete)
tinutuyo
ti-nu-tu-YO
drying
Future (Contemplated)
tutuyuin
tu-tu-yu-IN
will dry
Usage Note
Tuyuin is used when the focus is on the specific object being dried, such as wiping wet dishes, surfaces, or hair. It is a common command or instruction in daily household activities and maintenance.
Examples
" Tuyuin mo ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Dry the plate.
Literal Translation
Dry you the plate.
" Kailangan mong tuyuin ang damit. "
Natural Translation
You need to dry the clothes.
Literal Translation
Need you dry the clothes.
" Pagkatapos maligo, tuyuin mong mabuti ang buhok mo bago matulog para hindi ka magkasakit. "
Natural Translation
After bathing, dry your hair well before sleeping so you don't get sick.
Literal Translation
After bathe, dry you well the hair your before sleep so not you get-sick.
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