From root: labo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumabo
lu-ma-BO
became blurry
Present (Incomplete)
lumalabo
lu-ma-la-BO
becoming blurry
Future (Contemplated)
lalabo
la-la-BO
will become blurry
Usage Note
Lumabo is used when describing something that becomes blurry or unclear, such as one's vision, a camera lens, or metaphorically, a person's intentions or a situation. It is commonly heard in casual conversations when discussing health or confusing social dynamics.
Examples
" Lumabo ang paningin ko. "
Natural Translation
My vision became blurry.
Literal Translation
Became-blurry the vision my.
" Nagsimulang lumabo ang paningin ko. "
Natural Translation
My vision is started to become blurry.
Literal Translation
Started become-blurry the vision my.
" Lumabo ang larawan dahil gumalaw ang kamera nang eksaktong pinindot niya ang shutter. "
Natural Translation
The photo turned out blurry because the camera moved at the exact moment she pressed the shutter.
Literal Translation
Became-blurry the picture because moved the camera when exactly pressed she the shutter.
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