From root: ligamgam
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumigamgam
lu-mi-gam-GAM
became lukewarm
Present (Incomplete)
lumiligamgam
lu-mi-li-gam-GAM
becoming lukewarm
Future (Contemplated)
liligamgam
li-li-gam-GAM
will become lukewarm
Usage Note
Lumigamgam is used to describe a liquid, such as water or soup, as it reaches a lukewarm state after being heated or cooled. While the adjective 'maligamgam' is more common in daily speech, this verb form emphasizes the process or transition of the temperature becoming mildly warm.
Examples
" Lumigamgam na ang sabaw. "
Natural Translation
The broth has become lukewarm.
Literal Translation
Became-lukewarm already the broth.
" Ayaw niyang lumigamgam ang kaniyang kape. "
Natural Translation
He does not want his coffee to become lukewarm.
Literal Translation
Dislike he become-lukewarm the his coffee.
" Habang abala siya sa kausap sa telepono, unti-unting lumigamgam ang mainit na kape na inihanda ko para sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
While she was busy talking on the phone, the hot coffee I prepared for her slowly turned lukewarm.
Literal Translation
While busy she with talked-to on phone, little-by-little became-lukewarm the hot coffee that prepared by-me for her.
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