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Object Focus Verbs (OFV): "IN-"verbs

About In-verbs

Verbs containing "in"

Are OFV

usually followed by ng pronouns

can be "hin" if after a soft vowel (without glottal stop)

if verb ends in O, this becomes U

sometimes it's "ni" instead of "in" (presumably a regional thing?)

How to conjugate

Infinitive:

write root word

+ in

root + in

sabihin

sabihin mo ako ang sekreto

awitin

awitin mo at isasayaw ko

lutuin (o from "luto" becomes u)

lutuin ko para kay nanay ngayon

Past:

first letter of root

+ in

remainder of root

if root begins with a vowel, in goes first

r + in + oot

sinabi

sinabi niya "mahal kita"

inawit

inawit nila sa karaoke bar kagabi

linuto / niluto

niluto mo yan kahapon

Present:

first letter of root

+ in

first vowel of root

+ whole root

r + in + o + root

sinasabi

ano sinasabi mo?

inaawit

inaawit niya sa simbahan

linuluto / niluluto

niluluto ako, huwag meryenda na

Future:

first syllable of root

+ whole root

+ in

ro + root + in

sasabihin

sasabihin ko sa iyo susunod na linggo

aawitin

aawitin natin kasama

lulutuin

lulutuin namin ang malaking keyk

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the benefits of working w/ your girlfriend, by kara danvers

1. getting secret kisses when you’re making copies in the file room :)

1a. anyone who comes near that door is getting heat-visioned in the face 1b. p.s. hey ‘supergirl’ how did she actually manage to sneak up on you?

2. holy potstickers, she looks absolutely a m a z i n g in that dress

2a. she should definitely not be wearing it into the office, omg

3. when she starts whispering all the things she wants to do to you in your ear, which is, golly, just wildly inappropriate for the workplace, but you love how –

4. oh – oh, that’s – rao, is it time to go yet? pls let the day be over pls pl s help

5. oops… there goes the copy machine

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Pa (prefix)

The prefix "pa-" in Filipino (Tagalog) is used to indicate movement toward or progress in a direction or action. It often conveys a sense of continuation or increasing intensity. Here are a few key points:

Key Points:

Direction or Movement:

It suggests that something is moving toward a specific place or state.

Example: "papunta" means "going to" or "on the way to."

Progression:

It can indicate that an action is ongoing or becoming more intense.

Example: "pataas" means "upward" or "going up."

Combined with Verbs:

When added to verbs, it enhances the meaning by indicating an ongoing action.

Example: "pababa" means "going down."

Papa

The prefix "papa-" is an intensified form of "pa-" and is used in Filipino to suggest a more emphatic or stronger movement toward a direction, action, or state. Here are some key points about "papa-":

Key Points:

Intensity of Action:

"Papa-" indicates a more vigorous or intensified action compared to "pa-".

Example: "papaakyat" means "going up" with a sense of effort or strong intention.

Future or Ongoing Action:

It often refers to actions that are in progress or will happen soon.

Example: "papasok" means "going in" or "entering," emphasizing the action of entering soon or actively.

Combining with Other Words:

It can be combined with various verbs to convey different meanings related to movement or change.

Example: "papalapit" means "getting closer," indicating the action of approaching.

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