From root: lugar
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumugar
lu-MU-gar
positioned oneself
Present (Incomplete)
lumulugar
lu-mu-LU-gar
positioning oneself
Future (Contemplated)
lulugar
lu-LU-gar
will position oneself
Usage Note
Lumugar is frequently used figuratively to mean "knowing one's place" or acting appropriately according to one's social standing or a specific situation. It carries a strong nuance of social awareness and respecting interpersonal boundaries.
Examples
" Marunong siyang lumugar. "
Natural Translation
He knows his place.
Literal Translation
Knows he position-oneself.
" Lumugar ka sa tabi para hindi ka maharangan. "
Natural Translation
Position yourself on the side so you won't be blocked.
Literal Translation
Position-yourself at side so not you be-blocked.
" Mahalagang matutong lumugar ang bawat tao para igalang ang mga taong nakatataas sa kanya sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
It's important for each person to learn to know their place in order to respect those above them at work.
Literal Translation
Important learn position-oneself the each person for respect the people higher to him at work.
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