From root: alam
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nalaman
na-la-MAN
found out
Present (Incomplete)
nalalaman
na-la-la-MAN
finding out
Future (Contemplated)
malalaman
ma-la-la-MAN
will find out
Usage Note
Malaman is used when discovering or becoming aware of information, often unexpectedly or after an investigation. It focuses on the moment of acquisition of knowledge rather than the continuous state of knowing.
Examples
" Gusto kong malaman ang sagot. "
Natural Translation
I want to know the answer.
Literal Translation
Want I find-out the answer.
" Masayang malaman ang katotohanan. "
Natural Translation
It is happy to find out the truth.
Literal Translation
Happy find-out the truth.
" Nang malaman niya na nakapasa siya sa pagsusulit, hindi niya napigilan ang kanyang luha sa labis na tuwa. "
Natural Translation
When she found out that she passed the exam, she could not hold back her tears out of sheer joy.
Literal Translation
When found-out she that passed she in exam, not she could-hold the her tears in much joy.
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