From root: dumi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
idinumi
i-di-nu-MI
excreted something
Present (Incomplete)
idinudumi
i-di-nu-du-MI
excreting something
Future (Contemplated)
idudumi
i-du-du-MI
will excrete something
Usage Note
Idumi is used to specify the act of passing an object or substance through bowel movements. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when referring to something swallowed that must be excreted.
Examples
" Mahirap idumi ang buto. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to pass the seed.
Literal Translation
Hard excrete the seed.
" Mahirap idumi ang matigas na pagkain. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to excrete the hard food.
Literal Translation
Hard excrete the hard food.
" Sinabi ng doktor na karaniwan lang idumi ng katawan ang mga bagay na hindi natutunaw nang ilang araw. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said it is normal for the body to pass things that don't dissolve within a few days.
Literal Translation
Said of doctor that ordinary just excrete of body the things that not dissolved within several day.
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