From root: labas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumabas
lu-ma-BAS
went out
Present (Incomplete)
lumalabas
lu-ma-la-BAS
is going out
Future (Contemplated)
lalabas
la-la-BAS
will go out
Usage Note
Lumabas is used when physically exiting a structure or meeting up with friends socially, similar to the English phrase 'going out.' It is a common actor-focus verb used for both literal movement and casual social gatherings.
Examples
" Lumabas ang pusa sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
The cat went out of the house.
Literal Translation
Went-out the cat from house.
" Nagsimulang lumabas ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child started to go out.
Literal Translation
Started go-out the child.
" Lumabas ako at ang aking mga kaibigan kagabi para ipagdiwang ang kaarawan ng isa sa amin. "
Natural Translation
My friends and I went out last night to celebrate the birthday of one of us.
Literal Translation
Went-out I and the my friends last-night to celebrate the birthday of one of us.
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