From root: bato
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumato
bu-ma-TO
threw
Present (Incomplete)
bumabato
bu-ma-ba-TO
throwing
Future (Contemplated)
babato
ba-ba-TO
will throw
Usage Note
Bumato is used when the focus is on the person performing the action of throwing a stone or a similar object at a specific target. It is commonly used in casual contexts to describe the act of pelting or hitting someone or something with a rock.
Examples
" Bumato siya sa aso. "
Natural Translation
He threw a stone at the dog.
Literal Translation
Threw he at dog.
" Mahirap bumato kung malayo ang ibon "
Natural Translation
It is hard to throw if the bird is far.
Literal Translation
Hard throw if far the bird.
" Bumato ang mga bata sa puno para mahulog ang mga hinog na mangga sa itaas. "
Natural Translation
The children threw stones at the tree so the ripe mangoes up top would fall.
Literal Translation
Threw the children at tree so fall the ripe mangoes at top.
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