From root: hikab
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humikab
hu-mi-KAB
yawned
Present (Incomplete)
humihikab
hu-mi-hi-KAB
yawning
Future (Contemplated)
hihikab
hi-hi-KAB
will yawn
Usage Note
Humikab is used when referring to the act of yawning due to tiredness or boredom. As an actor-focus verb, it emphasizes the person performing the action in daily conversation.
Examples
" Humikab ang pagod na manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
The tired worker yawned.
Literal Translation
Yawned the tired link worker.
" Nagsimula nang humikab ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child already started to yawn.
Literal Translation
Started already-of yawn the child.
" Paulit-ulit siyang humikab sa pulong kaya napansin ng lahat na puyat siya. "
Natural Translation
He yawned repeatedly during the meeting, so everyone noticed he was sleep-deprived.
Literal Translation
Repeatedly he yawned at meeting so noticed by all that sleep-deprived he.
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