From root: gaan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumaan
gu-ma-AN
became light
Present (Incomplete)
gumagaan
gu-ma-ga-AN
is becoming light
Future (Contemplated)
gagaan
ga-ga-AN
will become light
Usage Note
Gumaan is used when describing a physical object becoming lighter or, more frequently, when expressing emotional relief or a sense of ease in a situation. It is commonly paired with "loob" (gumaan ang loob) to indicate that one's feelings toward a person or situation have improved.
Examples
" Gumaan ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
My bag became light.
Literal Translation
Became-light the bag my.
" Gusto kong gumaan ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
I want my bag to become light.
Literal Translation
Want I become-light the bag my.
" Pagkatapos kong magtapat sa kaibigan ko, bigla na lang gumaan ang aking loob at nakatulog ako nang mahimbing. "
Natural Translation
After confessing to my friend, my heart suddenly felt lighter and I slept soundly.
Literal Translation
After I confessed to friend my, suddenly just became-light the my insides and slept I soundly.
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