From root: bango
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumango
bu-ma-NGO
became fragrant
Present (Incomplete)
bumabango
bu-ma-ba-NGO
becoming fragrant
Future (Contemplated)
babango
ba-ba-NGO
will become fragrant
Usage Note
Bumango is used to describe something or someone that has transitioned into having a pleasant scent, often after applying perfume or while cooking aromatic food. It focuses on the change in state rather than just the quality of the smell.
Examples
" Bumango ang kusina. "
Natural Translation
The kitchen became fragrant.
Literal Translation
Became-fragrant the kitchen.
" Nagsimulang bumango ang mga bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flowers started to become fragrant.
Literal Translation
Started become-fragrant the flower.
" Bumango ang buong bahay nang magsimula siyang magprito ng bawang at sibuyas para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
The whole house became fragrant when she started frying garlic and onions for dinner.
Literal Translation
Became-fragrant the whole house when started she fry of garlic and onion for dinner.
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