From root: lamig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumamig
lu-ma-MIG
became cold
Present (Incomplete)
lumalamig
lu-ma-la-MIG
becoming cold
Future (Contemplated)
lalamig
la-la-MIG
will become cold
Usage Note
Lumamig is used to describe a decrease in temperature, such as the weather getting cooler or food and drinks losing their heat. It can also be used figuratively to describe emotions, situations, or relationships that are becoming distant or less intense.
Examples
" Lumamig na ang kape. "
Natural Translation
The coffee has gotten cold.
Literal Translation
Became-cold already the coffee.
" Sana ay lumamig ang panahon bukas. "
Natural Translation
I hope the weather becomes cold tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Hope is become-cold the weather tomorrow.
" Unti-unting lumamig ang kanilang relasyon nang lumayo siya para mag-aral sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
Their relationship slowly grew cold when he went far away to study in another country.
Literal Translation
Little-by-little became-cold the their relationship when went-away he to study in other country.
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