From root: uwi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniuwi
i-ni-u-WI
brought something home
Present (Incomplete)
iniuuwi
i-ni-u-u-WI
bringing something home
Future (Contemplated)
iuuwi
i-u-u-WI
will bring something home
Usage Note
Iuwi is used when the focus is on the specific object being brought home, such as groceries, gifts, or pets. In a cultural context, it is very common for hosts to use this verb when encouraging guests to take home leftover food from a celebration, a practice known as 'pagbabalot'.
Examples
" Iuwi mo ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Bring the food home.
Literal Translation
Bring-home you the food.
" Gusto kong iuwi ang merienda ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to bring my snack home.
Literal Translation
Want I bring-home the snack my.
" Binalot ng tita ko ang natirang lechon para iuwi namin sa mga bata sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
My aunt wrapped up the leftover lechon for us to bring home to the kids.
Literal Translation
Wrapped by aunt my the leftover lechon for bring-home we to the children at house.
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