From root: babaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumabaw
bu-ma-BAW
became shallow
Present (Incomplete)
bumababaw
bu-ma-ba-BAW
is becoming shallow
Future (Contemplated)
bababaw
ba-ba-BAW
will become shallow
Usage Note
Bumabaw is used when describing the process of water or any depth decreasing, such as in a river or a swimming pool. It can also be used figuratively to describe a person's thoughts, emotions, or character becoming less deep or profound.
Examples
" Bumabaw ang ilog. "
Natural Translation
The river became shallow.
Literal Translation
Became-shallow the river.
" Nagsimulang bumabaw ang tubig sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
The water in the river started to become shallow.
Literal Translation
Started become-shallow the water at river.
" Sa tagtuyot, bumabaw nang husto ang batis kaya kayang tawirin na ito ng mga bata nang walang takot. "
Natural Translation
During the drought, the creek became so shallow that the children could cross it without fear.
Literal Translation
In drought, became-shallow very the creek so can-cross already it by the children without fear.
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