From root: buti
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumuti
bu-MU-ti
improved
Present (Incomplete)
bubumuti
bu-bu-MU-ti
improving
Future (Contemplated)
bubuti
bu-BU-ti
will improve
Usage Note
Bumuti is used to describe an improvement in a situation, health condition, or weather, often focusing on the natural progression of getting better over time. It is commonly heard in medical contexts when a patient's state has improved or when discussing a positive change in circumstances.
Examples
" Bumuti na ang panahon. "
Natural Translation
The weather has gotten better.
Literal Translation
Improved already the weather.
" Kailangan nating bumuti sa ating trabaho. "
Natural Translation
We need to improve in our work.
Literal Translation
Need we improve at our work.
" Kung magpapatuloy kang mag-ehersisyo araw-araw, tiyak na bubuti ang iyong kalusugan sa mga susunod na buwan. "
Natural Translation
If you keep exercising every day, your health will surely improve in the coming months.
Literal Translation
If will-continue you exercise day-day, sure that will-improve the your health in the next months.
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