From root: lambot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumambot
lu-mam-BOT
became soft
Present (Incomplete)
lumalambot
lu-ma-lam-BOT
becoming soft
Future (Contemplated)
lalambot
la-lam-BOT
will become soft
Usage Note
Lumambot is used to describe an object physically becoming soft, such as food being cooked or materials being treated. It is also frequently applied figuratively to describe a person's heart or attitude softening after a period of anger or strictness.
Examples
" Lumambot na ang kanin. "
Natural Translation
The rice has become soft.
Literal Translation
Became-soft already the rice.
" Kailangang lumambot ang karne sa apoy. "
Natural Translation
The meat needs to become soft on the fire.
Literal Translation
Need become-soft the meat at fire.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang usapan, unti-unting lumambot ang puso ng ama at pinatawad na niya ang anak. "
Natural Translation
After the long conversation, the father's heart slowly softened and he finally forgave his child.
Literal Translation
After the long conversation, slowly became-soft the heart of father and forgave already he the child.
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