luma
lumà with stress marks
old; worn-out
Usage Note
Luma is strictly for inanimate objects, never for people or animals. Use it when referring to items like clothes or gadgets that are no longer new or have been superseded by a newer version.
Examples
" Luma na ang relo ko. "
Natural Translation
My watch is already old.
Literal Translation
Old already the watch my.
" Luma na ang aking sapatos. "
Natural Translation
My shoes are already old.
Literal Translation
Old already the my shoes.
" Bagaman luma na ang radyo namin, ayaw pa rin itong itapon ni Lola dahil regalo ito ni Lolo. "
Natural Translation
Even though our radio is already worn-out, Grandma still doesn't want to throw it away because it was a gift from Grandpa.
Literal Translation
Although old already the radio our, dislike still this throw by Grandma because gift this by Grandpa.
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