From root: buhay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namuhay
na-MU-hay
resided
Present (Incomplete)
namumuhay
na-mu-MU-hay
is residing
Future (Contemplated)
mamumuhay
ma-mu-MU-hay
will reside
Usage Note
Mamuhay is used to describe the act of living or leading a specific lifestyle, often implying a sense of permanence or a particular manner of existence. It is more formal than 'nakatira' when referring to residence and is frequently used in literary or philosophical contexts to discuss one's way of life.
Examples
" Gusto kong mamuhay nang tahimik. "
Natural Translation
I want to live quietly.
Literal Translation
Want I to-reside quietly.
" Mahirap mamuhay sa malaking lungsod. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to reside in a big city.
Literal Translation
Hard to-reside in big city.
" Pagkatapos ng maraming taon sa lungsod, nagpasya silang mamuhay sa probinsya kung saan mas mabagal ang takbo ng buhay. "
Natural Translation
After many years in the city, they decided to live in the province where life moves more slowly.
Literal Translation
After of many years in-the city, decided they to-reside in-the province where more slow the pace of life.
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