From root: gulo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumulo
gu-mu-LO
became chaotic
Present (Incomplete)
gumugulo
gu-mu-gu-LO
becoming chaotic
Future (Contemplated)
gugulo
gu-gu-LO
will become chaotic
Usage Note
Gumuló is used when a situation, place, or person's state of mind transitions from order into a state of messiness or confusion. It is frequently applied to physical spaces like rooms becoming untidy or abstract concepts like plans becoming complicated.
Examples
" Biglang gumulo ang klase. "
Natural Translation
The class suddenly became chaotic.
Literal Translation
Suddenly became-chaotic the class.
" Nagsimulang gumulo ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The kids started to become chaotic.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-chaotic the plural children.
" Gumulo ang takbo ng aming plano nang biglang umulan habang naglalakbay kami papuntang probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
Our plans fell into disarray when it suddenly rained while we were traveling to the province.
Literal Translation
Became-chaotic the run of our plan when suddenly rained while traveling we going-to province.
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