From root: asim
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umasim
u-ma-SIM
became sour
Present (Incomplete)
umaasim
u-ma-a-SIM
becoming sour
Future (Contemplated)
aasim
a-a-SIM
will become sour
Usage Note
Umasim is used to describe something turning sour, such as food fermenting or a person's facial expression reacting to something unpleasant. It is commonly used when discussing food quality or describing someone's 'sour' mood.
Examples
" Umasim ang gatas. "
Natural Translation
The milk became sour.
Literal Translation
Became-sour the milk.
" Nagsimulang umasim ang nilutong pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The cooked food started to become sour.
Literal Translation
Started become-sour the cooked food.
" Kapag naiwan mong nakabukas ang ulam sa labas, mabilis itong umasim lalo na kung mainit ang panahon. "
Natural Translation
If you leave the dish uncovered outside, it quickly turns sour, especially when the weather is hot.
Literal Translation
When left you uncovered the dish at outside, quickly it become-sour especially if hot the weather.
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