From root: gamot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iginamot
i-gi-na-MOT
used as medicine
Present (Incomplete)
iginagamot
i-gi-na-ga-MOT
using as medicine
Future (Contemplated)
igagamot
i-ga-ga-MOT
will use as medicine
Usage Note
Igamot is used when specifying a particular substance or item to be used as a remedy for an ailment. It is frequently heard when suggesting natural or alternative treatments, such as using herbs or home remedies for common illnesses.
Examples
" Igamot mo ang luya sa ubo. "
Natural Translation
Use ginger as medicine for the cough.
Literal Translation
Use-as-medicine you the ginger for cough.
" Gusto kong igamot ang dahon na ito. "
Natural Translation
I want to use this leaf as medicine.
Literal Translation
Want I use-as-medicine the leaf this.
" Iginamot ng lola ang dahon ng bayabas sa sugat ng bata dahil walang botika sa baryo. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother used guava leaves as medicine on the child's wound because there was no pharmacy in the village.
Literal Translation
Used-as-medicine by grandmother the leaf of guava on wound of child because none pharmacy in village.
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