From root: lawak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumawak
lu-ma-WAK
expanded
Present (Incomplete)
lumalawak
lu-ma-la-WAK
expanding
Future (Contemplated)
lalawak
la-la-WAK
will expand
Usage Note
Lumawak is used to describe the expansion of physical spaces, such as land or territory, as well as abstract concepts like knowledge, influence, or scope. It often implies a process of becoming broader or more extensive over time.
Examples
" Lumawak ang aming bukirin. "
Natural Translation
Our farmland expanded.
Literal Translation
Expanded the our farmland.
" Maaaring lumawak ang iyong kaalaman. "
Natural Translation
Your knowledge might expand.
Literal Translation
Possible expand the your knowledge.
" Habang dumadami ang kanyang nababasa, lalong lumalawak ang kanyang pananaw sa mundo. "
Natural Translation
As he reads more, his view of the world keeps broadening.
Literal Translation
While increasing the his read, more expanding the his view on world.
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