maglambitin
maglambítin with stress marks
to hang from
From root: lambitin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglambitin
nag-lam-BI-tin
hung
Present (Incomplete)
naglalambitin
nag-la-lam-BI-tin
is hanging
Future (Contemplated)
maglalambitin
mag-la-lam-BI-tin
will hang
Usage Note
Maglambitin is the actor-focus form describing hanging or swinging while gripping an elevated support — a branch, a bar, or a jeepney handle — with the body suspended. It is common in both childhood play and the practical daily reality of commuting on overcrowded jeepneys.
Examples
" Mahilig maglambitin ang bata sa sanga. "
Natural Translation
The child likes to hang from the branch.
Literal Translation
Fond to-hang-from the child on branch.
" Mahilig maglambitin ang unggoy sa sanga ng puno. "
Natural Translation
The monkey loves to hang from the tree branch.
Literal Translation
Fond to hang from the monkey on branch of tree.
" Dahil punuan ang jeep, napilitang maglambitin ang ilang pasahero sa hawakan sa likuran. "
Natural Translation
Because the jeepney was full, some passengers were forced to hang from the handle at the back.
Literal Translation
Because full the jeep, forced to-hang-from the some passengers on handle at back.
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