From root: walis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagwalis
nag-wa-LIS
swept
Present (Incomplete)
nagwawalis
nag-wa-wa-LIS
sweeping
Future (Contemplated)
magwawalis
mag-wa-wa-LIS
will sweep
Usage Note
Magwalis is used when referring to the act of sweeping as a general activity or chore, typically involving the use of traditional Filipino brooms like the walis tambo or walis tingting. As an actor-focus verb, it emphasizes the person performing the action rather than the specific dirt or area being cleaned.
Examples
" Magwalis ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Sweep first.
Literal Translation
Sweep you first.
" Magwalis ka sa harap ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Sweep the front of the house.
Literal Translation
Sweep you at front of house.
" Bago umalis sa bahay, nagwawalis muna si Lola sa silong para malinis ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
Before leaving the house, Grandma sweeps under the house first so the floor is clean.
Literal Translation
Before leave from house, sweeping first name-marker Grandma at underneath for clean the floor.
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