From root: gutom
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagutom
na-GU-tom
became hungry
Present (Incomplete)
nagugutom
na-gu-GU-tom
is hungry
Future (Contemplated)
magugutom
ma-gu-GU-tom
will be hungry
Usage Note
Magutom is used to describe the state of becoming or feeling hungry, often appearing in casual conversation to express a physical need for food. It is frequently used in the past tense 'nagutom' to explain why someone ate or is currently looking for a meal.
Examples
" Nagugutom na ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm getting hungry now.
Literal Translation
Getting-hungry already I.
" Mahirap magutom sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to be hungry at night.
Literal Translation
Hard be-hungry at night.
" Lagi siyang nagugutom kapag tanghali kaya laging may baon siyang meryenda sa bag. "
Natural Translation
He always gets hungry at noon, so he always brings a snack in his bag.
Literal Translation
Always he getting-hungry when noon so always has packed he snack in bag.
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