From root: lamok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilamok
ni-la-MOK
was bitten by mosquitoes
Present (Incomplete)
nilalamok
ni-la-la-MOK
is being bitten by mosquitoes
Future (Contemplated)
lalamukin
la-la-mu-KIN
will be bitten by mosquitoes
Usage Note
Lamukin is used to describe a person or a specific area being heavily bitten or infested by mosquitoes. It is common in casual settings as a warning or to explain why someone has many itchy spots on their skin.
Examples
" Ayokong lamukin sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get bitten by mosquitoes at night.
Literal Translation
Don't-want-I be-bitten-by-mosquitoes at night.
" Ayaw kong lamukin sa labas. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to be bitten by mosquitoes outside.
Literal Translation
Don't want I to be bitten by mosquitoes at outside.
" Magsuot ka ng mahabang manggas kung ayaw mong lamukin habang naglalaro sa labas kinagabihan. "
Natural Translation
Wear long sleeves if you don't want to be bitten by mosquitoes while playing outside in the evening.
Literal Translation
Wear you of long sleeves if don't-want you be-bitten-by-mosquitoes while playing at outside in-the-evening.
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