From root: unan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inunanan
i-nu-NA-nan
provided a pillow for
Present (Incomplete)
inuunanan
i-nu-u-NA-nan
providing a pillow for
Future (Contemplated)
uunanan
u-u-NA-nan
will provide a pillow for
Usage Note
Unanan is used when placing a pillow under someone's head or a specific body part to provide comfort or support. It is commonly heard in domestic or caregiving contexts, such as when making someone comfortable for a nap or assisting the elderly.
Examples
" Unanan mo ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
Put a pillow under the baby.
Literal Translation
Pillow-on you the baby.
" Kailangan mong unanan ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
You need to provide a pillow for the baby.
Literal Translation
Need by-you to-pillow-on the baby.
" Habang natutulog ang lola sa upuan, marahan mong unanan ang kanyang ulo para hindi sumakit ang kanyang leeg pagkagising. "
Natural Translation
While grandma sleeps in the chair, gently place a pillow under her head so her neck won't ache when she wakes.
Literal Translation
While sleeps the grandma in chair, gently you pillow-on the her head so not hurt the her neck upon-waking.
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