From root: kanta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumanta
ku-man-TA
sang
Present (Incomplete)
kumakanta
ku-ma-kan-TA
is singing
Future (Contemplated)
kakanta
ka-kan-TA
will sing
Usage Note
Kumanta is used to describe the act of singing with a focus on the performer, frequently used in the context of karaoke, which is a central part of Filipino social gatherings. It follows the -um- verb pattern, making it the standard way to express the action of singing in everyday conversation.
Examples
" Marunong siyang kumanta. "
Natural Translation
She knows how to sing.
Literal Translation
Knows-how he/she to-sing.
" Gusto kong kumanta sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
I want to sing on stage.
Literal Translation
I want to sing on stage.
" Tuwing may handaan, hindi matapos-tapos kumanta ang mga tito ko sa videoke hanggang madaling-araw. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a party, my uncles never stop singing karaoke until the early hours of the morning.
Literal Translation
Every-time there party, not finishing to-sing the plural uncle my at videoke until early-morning.
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