From root: uwi
Usage Note
Pag-uwi refers to the specific instance or time of arriving home. It is often used to set a timeframe for future actions, such as pag-uwi ko (when I get home).
Examples
" Pag-uwi ko, matutulog ako. "
Natural Translation
When I get home, I'll sleep.
Literal Translation
Upon-returning-home my, will-sleep I.
" Pag-uwi ko, magluluto ako agad. "
Natural Translation
Upon returning home, I will cook immediately.
Literal Translation
Upon-returning-home my, will-cook I immediately.
" Pag-uwi natin galing sa palengke, kailangan nating ayusin ang mga grocery bago dumilim. "
Natural Translation
When we get home from the market, we need to put away the groceries before it gets dark.
Literal Translation
Upon-returning-home ours from the market, need ours to-arrange the groceries before darkens.
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