From root: buhay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumuhay
bu-mu-HAY
revived
Present (Incomplete)
bumubuhay
bu-mu-bu-HAY
is reviving
Future (Contemplated)
bubuhay
bu-bu-HAY
will revive
Usage Note
Bumuhay is used when an actor revives something, such as a fire or a tradition, or when providing for a family's livelihood. It implies an active role in bringing life or sustenance to a person or object.
Examples
" Bumuhay siya ng apoy. "
Natural Translation
He/She revived the fire.
Literal Translation
Revived he/she of fire.
" May kakayahan siyang bumuhay ng mga tuyong halaman. "
Natural Translation
He has the skill to revive dry plants.
Literal Translation
Have skill he to-revive of dry plants.
" Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang sipag at pagmamahal sa sining, muli niyang binuhay ang lumang tradisyon na halos malimot na ng mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
Through his/her diligence and love for the arts, he/she revived the old tradition that the youth had nearly forgotten.
Literal Translation
Through of his/her diligence and love for art, again he/she revived the old tradition that almost forgotten already by the youth.
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