makalimutan
to accidentally forget
From root: limot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakalimutan
na-ka-li-mu-TAN
accidentally forgot
Present (Incomplete)
nakakalimutan
na-ka-ka-li-mu-TAN
accidentally forgetting
Future (Contemplated)
makakalimutan
ma-ka-ka-li-mu-TAN
will accidentally forget
Usage Note
Makalimutan is used when someone unintentionally forgets something, such as an object, a person's name, or a scheduled task. As an object-focus verb, the thing forgotten serves as the subject of the sentence, emphasizing the accidental nature of the action.
Examples
" Baka makalimutan mo ang susi. "
Natural Translation
You might forget the key.
Literal Translation
Might accidentally-forget you the key.
" Madaling makalimutan ang pangalan. "
Natural Translation
It is easy to accidentally forget the name.
Literal Translation
Easy accidentally-forget the name.
" Isulat mo sa papel ang mga dapat bilhin para hindi mo makalimutan ang kahit isa kapag nasa tindahan ka na. "
Natural Translation
Write down on paper the things to buy so you won't forget even one when you're already at the store.
Literal Translation
Write you on paper the should be-bought so not you accidentally-forget the even one when at store you already.
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