From root: hamog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghamog
nag-ha-MOG
was exposed to dew
Present (Incomplete)
naghahamog
nag-ha-ha-MOG
is being exposed to dew
Future (Contemplated)
maghahamog
mag-ha-ha-MOG
will be exposed to dew
Usage Note
Maghamog is used when someone stays outdoors during the early morning or late night, exposing themselves to the damp air or dew. In Filipino culture, it is often mentioned as a warning because prolonged exposure to dew is traditionally believed to cause colds or respiratory issues.
Examples
" Huwag kang maghamog sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Don't expose yourself to the dew outside.
Literal Translation
Don't you expose-to-dew at outside.
" Masamang maghamog kapag may ubo. "
Natural Translation
It is bad to be exposed to dew when you have a cough.
Literal Translation
Bad expose-to-dew when has cough.
" Pinagsabihan ako ni Inay na huwag maghamog sa madaling-araw dahil baka ako lagnatin at sipunin. "
Natural Translation
Mom warned me not to stay out in the dew at dawn because I might catch a fever and get a cold.
Literal Translation
Warned me by Mom that don't expose-to-dew at dawn because might me get-fever and get-cold.
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