Linisin mo ang sahig gamit ang walis.

Breakdown of Linisin mo ang sahig gamit ang walis.

mo
you
sahig
the floor
linisin
to clean
gamit
with
walis
the broom

Questions & Answers about Linisin mo ang sahig gamit ang walis.

Why is the verb linisin and not maglinis?

Linisin is the object-focus command form of the root linis (clean).

In Linisin mo ang sahig, the sentence highlights ang sahig (the floor) as the thing being acted on.

  • linisin = clean something
  • maglinis = do cleaning / clean in general

So:

  • Maglinis ka. = Clean up. / Do some cleaning.
  • Linisin mo ang sahig. = Clean the floor.

The second one is more specific because it names exactly what should be cleaned.

What does mo mean here?

Mo means you in this sentence, but not in the basic dictionary form of ikaw/ka.

Filipino pronouns change form depending on their role in the sentence. In this pattern:

  • mo marks the doer
  • ang sahig marks the thing affected

So in Linisin mo ang sahig:

  • mo = you (the one who will do the cleaning)
  • ang sahig = the floor (the thing to be cleaned)

This is very normal in Filipino grammar.

Why is it ang sahig?

Ang marks the noun that is in focus in this sentence pattern.

Because linisin is an object-focus verb, the thing being cleaned takes ang:

  • ang sahig = the floor

So the structure is roughly:

  • Linisin = clean
  • mo = by you
  • ang sahig = the floor

That is why sahig takes ang, not ng.

What is the function of gamit ang walis?

Gamit ang walis means using a broom.

Here:

  • gamit = using / with the use of
  • ang walis = the broom

This phrase tells you the instrument used to do the action.

So the sentence breaks down like this:

  • Linisin mo ang sahig = Clean the floor
  • gamit ang walis = using a broom

Together: Clean the floor using a broom.

Why is it ang walis after gamit?

In this construction, gamit is commonly followed by an ang-marked noun:

  • gamit ang walis = using a broom
  • gamit ang kamay = using the hand
  • gamit ang sabon = using soap

This is a very common and natural pattern in Filipino.

You may also see other ways to express with/by using, but gamit ang ... is straightforward and standard.

Is this sentence a command?

Yes. Linisin mo ang sahig is an imperative or command.

It sounds like:

  • Clean the floor.

The tone can be neutral, direct, or strong depending on context and intonation.

If you want to make it more polite, you can say things like:

  • Paki-linisin mo ang sahig. = Please clean the floor.
  • Pakilinisin ang sahig. = Please have the floor cleaned / Please clean the floor.

In everyday speech, Linisin mo ang sahig is a normal direct instruction.

Can the word order change?

Yes, Filipino word order is fairly flexible.

The most basic version is:

  • Linisin mo ang sahig gamit ang walis.

But you may also hear:

  • Gamit ang walis, linisin mo ang sahig.
  • Ang sahig, linisin mo gamit ang walis.

These all communicate basically the same idea, but the emphasis changes a little.

The original order is neutral and natural.

What is the root word of linisin?

The root word is linis, which means cleanliness or clean, depending on context.

From that root, you get forms like:

  • linis = clean / cleanliness
  • maglinis = to clean, to do cleaning
  • linisin = to clean something
  • malinis = clean (adjective)

So linisin is a derived verb built from linis.

What is the difference between linisin and walisin?

This is a very good question because both can be used in similar situations.

  • Linisin mo ang sahig. = Clean the floor.
  • Walisin mo ang sahig. = Sweep the floor.

The difference is:

  • linisin focuses on making something clean
  • walisin specifically means using a broom to sweep

Since the sentence already includes gamit ang walis, it makes sense. But if you want to be even more specific, Walisin mo ang sahig may sound more natural if sweeping is exactly what you mean.

So:

  • linisin = broader
  • walisin = more specific to sweeping
Does walis only mean broom?

Usually walis is a noun meaning broom.

But Filipino roots can often be turned into verbs, so you may also see verb forms related to it, such as:

  • magwalis = to sweep
  • walisin = to sweep something

In your sentence, walis is clearly a noun because it comes after ang:

  • ang walis = the broom
How do you pronounce linisin mo ang sahig gamit ang walis?

A simple pronunciation guide is:

lee-nee-SEEN mo ang SA-hig GA-mit ang WA-lis

A few notes:

  • li-ni-sin has three syllables
  • sahig sounds like sa-hig
  • gamit sounds like ga-mit
  • walis sounds like wa-lis
  • ng/ang is pronounced as a full syllable here: ahng

Filipino pronunciation is usually very phonetic, so words are often pronounced close to how they are spelled.

Can I say Linisin ang sahig gamit ang walis without mo?

Yes, you can, but the feeling changes.

  • Linisin mo ang sahig gamit ang walis. = Clean the floor using a broom.
    This directly addresses you.

  • Linisin ang sahig gamit ang walis. = Clean the floor using a broom.
    This sounds more impersonal, like an instruction in a manual, sign, or written procedure.

So mo makes it a direct command to a specific person.

Why doesn’t Filipino use a separate word for the like English does?

Filipino does not have an exact equivalent of English the or a/an.

Instead, words like ang, ng, and sa mark the role of nouns in the sentence.

So ang sahig can mean:

  • the floor
  • sometimes just floor, depending on context

And ang walis can mean:

  • the broom
  • a broom, depending on context

The exact English article usually comes from context, not from a separate Filipino word.

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