From root: lakas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumakas
lu-ma-KAS
became strong
Present (Incomplete)
lumalakas
lu-ma-la-KAS
becoming strong
Future (Contemplated)
lalakas
la-la-KAS
will become strong
Usage Note
Lumakas is used when describing an increase in physical power, the intensification of weather elements like rain or wind, or a person's recovery from illness. It is also the standard term for increasing volume or the rising influence of a movement or entity.
Examples
" Lumakas ang ulan kanina. "
Natural Translation
The rain got stronger earlier.
Literal Translation
Became-strong the rain earlier.
" Kailangan nating kumain para lumakas. "
Natural Translation
We need to eat to become strong.
Literal Translation
Need we to-eat to become-strong.
" Pagkatapos ng ilang linggong pagpapahinga at maayos na pagkain, unti-unting lumakas ang katawan ng pasyente. "
Natural Translation
After several weeks of rest and proper food, the patient's body gradually grew stronger.
Literal Translation
After of several week rest and proper food, little-by-little became-strong the body of patient.
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