From root: gana
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumana
gu-ma-NA
functioned
Present (Incomplete)
gumagana
gu-ma-ga-NA
is functioning
Future (Contemplated)
gagana
ga-ga-NA
will function
Usage Note
Gumana is used when referring to machines, appliances, or electronic devices starting to work or functioning properly. It can also describe a plan, medicine, or strategy becoming effective or successfully producing the desired result.
Examples
" Gumana na ang ilaw. "
Natural Translation
The light is working now.
Literal Translation
Functioned already the light.
" Ayaw gumana ng aking telepono. "
Natural Translation
My telephone refuses to function.
Literal Translation
Dislike function of my telephone.
" Matapos kong palitan ang baterya, gumana muli ang relo na matagal nang nakatigil sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
After I replaced the battery, the clock that had long been stopped on the table worked again.
Literal Translation
After I replace the battery, functioned again the clock that long already stopped on table.
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