kumalmot
kumalmót with stress marks
to scratch
From root: kalmot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumalmot
ku-mal-MOT
scratched
Present (Incomplete)
kumakalmot
ku-ma-kal-MOT
is scratching
Future (Contemplated)
kakalmot
ka-kal-MOT
will scratch
Usage Note
Kumalmot is the actor-focus -um- form of kalmot, typically used for scratching with fingernails or claws. It appears most naturally when describing a cat, a child in a tantrum, or someone reacting in anger — situations where sharp, raking contact is implied.
Examples
" Biglang kumalmot ang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat suddenly scratched.
Literal Translation
Suddenly scratched the cat.
" Biglang kumalmot ang pusa kaya nasaktan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The cat chose to scratch suddenly, which hurt the child.
Literal Translation
Suddenly scratch cat so hurt child.
" Kapag natatakot o nagagalit ang pusa, kumakalmot ito gamit ang matatalas nitong kuko kaya dapat itong hawakan nang maingat. "
Natural Translation
When the cat is frightened or angry, it scratches using its sharp claws, so it should be handled carefully.
Literal Translation
When frightened or angry the cat, scratching it using the sharp of-it claws so should it to-hold carefully.
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