From root: langoy
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumangoy
lu-ma-NGOY
swam
Present (Incomplete)
lumalangoy
lu-ma-la-NGOY
swimming
Future (Contemplated)
lalangoy
la-la-NGOY
will swim
Usage Note
Lumangoy is used when describing the physical action of swimming, typically in natural bodies of water or swimming pools. It is the actor-focus form of the verb, making it suitable for general statements about someone's ability or intent to swim.
Examples
" Marunong akong lumangoy. "
Natural Translation
I know how to swim.
Literal Translation
Know I to-swim.
" Gusto kong lumangoy sa pool. "
Natural Translation
I want to swim in the pool.
Literal Translation
Want I to swim in pool.
" Tuwing tag-init, lumalangoy kami sa ilog kasama ang mga pinsan ko mula umaga hanggang hapon. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, we swim in the river with my cousins from morning until afternoon.
Literal Translation
Every summer, swimming we in river together-with the cousins my from morning until afternoon.
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