From root: lambot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilambot
ni-lam-BOT
softened
Present (Incomplete)
nilalambot
ni-la-lam-BOT
softening
Future (Contemplated)
lalambutin
la-lam-bu-TIN
will soften
Usage Note
Lambutin is used when describing the act of making something soft, such as tenderizing meat during cooking or making a material more pliable. It is also used figuratively in emotional contexts to mean softening someone's heart or hard stance.
Examples
" Lambutin mo muna ang karne. "
Natural Translation
Soften the meat first.
Literal Translation
Soften you first the meat.
" Kailangan mong lambutin ang karne. "
Natural Translation
You need to soften the meat.
Literal Translation
Need you soften the meat.
" Pinakuluan niya ang baka nang matagal para lambutin ito bago ihain sa mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
She boiled the beef for a long time to soften it before serving it to the guests.
Literal Translation
Boiled she the beef for long to soften it before serve to the guests.
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