From root: lubha
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilubhaan
ni-lub-ha-AN
intensified
Present (Incomplete)
nilulubhaan
ni-lu-lub-ha-AN
intensifying
Future (Contemplated)
lulubhaan
lu-lub-ha-AN
will intensify
Usage Note
Lubhaan is used when describing the act of intensifying something, often in formal or serious contexts such as worsening a condition or increasing the severity of an action. It carries a weightier connotation than simple addition, implying that something is being made more grave or extreme.
Examples
" Baka lubhaan ng init ang sakit. "
Natural Translation
The heat might intensify the illness.
Literal Translation
Maybe intensify of heat the illness.
" Maaaring lubhaan ng bagyo ang ulan. "
Natural Translation
The storm has the potential to intensify the rain.
Literal Translation
Might intensify of storm the rain.
" Ayaw kong lubhaan pa ang sitwasyon kaya tahimik na lang akong umalis sa pagpupulong. "
Natural Translation
I didn't want to intensify the situation any further, so I just quietly left the meeting.
Literal Translation
Dislike I intensify still the situation so quiet just I-link left at meeting.
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