From root: lawa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglawa
nag-la-WA
formed a puddle
Present (Incomplete)
naglalawa
nag-la-la-WA
forming a puddle
Future (Contemplated)
maglalawa
mag-la-la-WA
will form a puddle
Usage Note
Maglawa is used to describe the accumulation of liquid on a flat surface, such as a floor or the ground, often resulting from a spill or heavy rain. It implies a significant spread of fluid that creates a puddle-like state.
Examples
" Naglawa ang tubig sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
The water pooled on the floor.
Literal Translation
Formed-puddle the water on floor.
" Ayaw kong maglawa ang tubig sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
I don't want the water to form a puddle in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Not-want I form-puddle the water in-the bathroom.
" Dahil sa tagas ng bubong, naglawa ang tubig sa sala kaya kailangan naming maglagay ng mga timba. "
Natural Translation
Because of the leak in the roof, water pooled in the living room, so we had to put out buckets.
Literal Translation
Because of leak of roof, formed-puddle the water in living-room so need we put of the buckets.
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