langoy
langóy with stress marks
swim
Usage Note
Langoy is most commonly used in its verb form, lumangoy, to describe the physical act of swimming. In casual conversation, Filipinos often use the word 'maligo' (to bathe) when talking about swimming for leisure at the beach or a pool.
Examples
" Lumangoy kami sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
We swam in the sea.
Literal Translation
Swam we in sea.
" Kakaiba ang langoy ng pagong. "
Natural Translation
The turtle's swim is unique.
Literal Translation
Unique the swim of-the turtle.
" Natuto akong lumangoy noong bata pa ako dahil madalas kaming pumunta sa ilog tuwing tag-init. "
Natural Translation
I learned to swim when I was still a child because we often went to the river every summer.
Literal Translation
Learned I swim when child still I because often we go to river every summer.
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