From root: lawa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumawa
lu-ma-WA
pooled like water
Present (Incomplete)
lumalawa
lu-ma-la-WA
pooling like water
Future (Contemplated)
lalawa
la-la-WA
will pool like water
Usage Note
Lumawa is used to describe liquid accumulating on a flat surface to form a pool or puddle, such as rainwater on the ground or a large spill. It is most frequently encountered in descriptive or literary contexts to emphasize the extent of the collected liquid.
Examples
" Lumawa ang tubig sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
The water pooled on the floor.
Literal Translation
Pooled the water on floor.
" Maaaring lumawa ang tubig sa iyong bakuran. "
Natural Translation
The water might pool in your yard.
Literal Translation
Might pool the water in your yard.
" Dahil sa malakas na ulan kagabi, lumawa ang tubig sa buong kalsada at hindi makadaan ang mga sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the heavy rain last night, the water pooled across the whole street and the vehicles could not pass.
Literal Translation
Because of strong rain last-night, pooled the water in whole street and not can-pass the vehicles.
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