From root: langaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilangaw
ni-LA-ngaw
swarmed by flies
Present (Incomplete)
nilalangaw
ni-la-LA-ngaw
being swarmed by flies
Future (Contemplated)
lalangawin
la-la-nga-WIN
will be swarmed by flies
Usage Note
Langawin is used literally when food or objects attract flies, but it is frequently used idiomatically to describe a business or event that is unsuccessful due to a lack of customers or attendees.
Examples
" Baka langawin ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
The dish might get swarmed by flies.
Literal Translation
Maybe be-swarmed-by-flies the dish.
" Ayaw kong langawin ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
I don't want the food to be swarmed by flies.
Literal Translation
Dislike I be-swarmed-by-flies the food.
" Natatakot ang may-ari na langawin ang bagong tindahan dahil halos walang dumadaang mamimili. "
Natural Translation
The owner is afraid the new store will be deserted because almost no customers pass by.
Literal Translation
Afraid the owner that be-swarmed-by-flies the new store because almost none passing-by buyer.
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