From root: walis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
winalisan
wi-na-li-SAN
swept a place
Present (Incomplete)
winawalisan
wi-na-wa-li-SAN
sweeping a place
Future (Contemplated)
wawalisan
wa-wa-li-SAN
will sweep a place
Usage Note
Walisan is used when the focus of the action is the place or area being swept, such as a floor or a yard, rather than the debris itself. It is a common household command used during daily chores to maintain cleanliness in the home.
Examples
" Walisan mo ang bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Sweep the yard.
Literal Translation
Sweep-place you the yard.
" Gusto kong walisan ang kusina. "
Natural Translation
I want to sweep the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Want I sweep the kitchen.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, walisan mo muna ang terasa at punasan ang mga upuan. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrive, sweep the terrace first and wipe down the chairs.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the plural guest, sweep-place you first the terrace and wipe the plural chair.
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