humalimhim
humalímhim with stress marks
to brood
From root: halimhim
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humalimhim
hu-ma-LIM-him
brooded
Present (Incomplete)
humahalimhim
hu-ma-ha-LIM-him
is brooding
Future (Contemplated)
hahalimhim
ha-ha-LIM-him
will brood
Usage Note
Humalimhim is the actor-focus form of halimhim, describing a bird brooding over eggs. It appears in rural and agricultural contexts and, figuratively, for a person quietly nurturing a plan or sitting with an idea before acting on it.
Examples
" Humalimhim na ang manok. "
Natural Translation
The hen is already brooding.
Literal Translation
Brooded already the chicken.
" Nagsimula na humalimhim ang inahing manok. "
Natural Translation
The mother hen has already started to brood.
Literal Translation
Started already to brood the mother hen.
" Tahimik na humalimhim ang inahin sa sulok ng kamalig, kaya iniwasan naming gambalain ito nang ilang araw. "
Natural Translation
The hen brooded quietly in the corner of the barn, so we avoided disturbing it for several days.
Literal Translation
Quietly brooded the hen in corner of barn, so avoided we disturb it for some days.
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