From root: baho
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumaho
bu-ma-HO
stank
Present (Incomplete)
bumabaho
bu-ma-ba-HO
is stinking
Future (Contemplated)
babaho
ba-ba-HO
will stink
Usage Note
Bumaho is used to describe the transition of a person or object into an unpleasant-smelling state, such as when food begins to rot or clothes become sweaty. It specifically focuses on the change or the onset of the bad odor.
Examples
" Bumaho ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
The food started to stink.
Literal Translation
Stank the dish.
" Nagsimulang bumaho ang kanal sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The canal outside started to stink.
Literal Translation
Started stink the canal at outside.
" Bumaho agad ang isda dahil hindi ito agad nailagay sa ref pagkagaling sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The fish quickly went bad because it wasn't put in the refrigerator right away after coming from the market.
Literal Translation
Stank immediately the fish because not it immediately put in refrigerator after-from in market.
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