From root: liit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumiit
lu-mi-IT
became small
Present (Incomplete)
lumiliit
lu-mi-li-IT
becoming small
Future (Contemplated)
liliit
li-li-IT
will become small
Usage Note
Lumiit is used to describe the process of becoming smaller in size or quantity, often used when talking about clothes shrinking in the wash or a person losing weight. It focuses on the transition from a larger state to a smaller one.
Examples
" Lumiit ang sapatos ko. "
Natural Translation
My shoes became small.
Literal Translation
Became-small the shoes my.
" Nagsimulang lumiit ang mga damit ko. "
Natural Translation
My clothes started to become small.
Literal Translation
Started to become small the clothes mine.
" Mula nang magdiyeta siya, lumiit nang husto ang kaniyang baywang at hindi na kasya ang lumang pantalon. "
Natural Translation
Since she went on a diet, her waist shrank a lot and her old pants no longer fit.
Literal Translation
Since when diet she, became-small greatly the her waist and not anymore fit the old pants.
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