The prefix pina- means “to have someone else do something.” Pinagawa ko kay Tomas ito. I had Thomas do this. Pinahingi ko kay Elena. I had Ellen ask for (the thing). Pinatawag ko sila kay Jose. I had John call them. Pinaluto ko kay Maria ang karne. I had Mary cook the meat.
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