magwisik
magwísik with stress marks
to sprinkle; to spray liquid
From root: wisik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagwisik
nag-WI-sik
sprinkled
Present (Incomplete)
nagwiwisik
nag-wi-WI-sik
is sprinkling
Future (Contemplated)
magwiwisik
mag-wi-WI-sik
will sprinkle
Usage Note
Magwisik is the actor-focus form of wisik, describing the scattering of liquid in fine drops across a broader range of contexts than the laundry-specific magwilig. Used for watering plants, sprinkling holy water, or spraying surfaces, it is the general-purpose word for light liquid dispersal.
Examples
" Magwisik ka ng tubig sa halaman. "
Natural Translation
Sprinkle water on the plants.
Literal Translation
Sprinkle you of water on plant.
" Gusto niyang magwisik ng pabango sa buong silid-tulugan. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to spray perfume throughout the bedroom.
Literal Translation
Want he/she to-sprinkle of perfume in entire bedroom.
" Bago magsimula ang misa, magwiwisik ang pari ng banal na tubig sa mga tao sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Before the mass begins, the priest will sprinkle holy water on the people in the church.
Literal Translation
Before to-start the mass, will-sprinkle the priest of holy water on the people in church.
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