humagod
humágod with stress marks
to stroke
From root: hagod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humagod
hu-MA-god
stroked
Present (Incomplete)
humahagod
hu-ma-HA-god
is stroking
Future (Contemplated)
hahagod
ha-HA-god
will stroke
Usage Note
Humagod is the actor-focus form of hagod, used when the one rubbing or stroking is the subject. It describes a motion with some pressure — used for massage, polishing, or sanding — and pairs with the object-focus ihagod when the instrument or substance being applied is foregrounded.
Examples
" Masarap humagod sa pusa. "
Natural Translation
It feels nice to stroke a cat.
Literal Translation
Nice to-stroke at cat.
" Masarap humagod sa mabalahibong pusa. "
Natural Translation
It feels nice to stroke a furry cat.
Literal Translation
Nice to stroke on furry cat.
" Marahan siyang humagod sa likod ng umiiyak na bata upang ito ay huminahon at matulog. "
Natural Translation
She gently stroked the crying child's back so he would calm down and fall asleep.
Literal Translation
Gently she stroked at back of crying child so-that it be calm and sleep.
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