lumusob
lumusób with stress marks
to attack
From root: lusob
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumusob
lu-mu-SOB
attacked
Present (Incomplete)
lumulusob
lu-mu-lu-SOB
is attacking
Future (Contemplated)
lulusob
lu-lu-SOB
will attack
Usage Note
Lumusob is the actor-focus infinitive of lusob, formed with -um-, implying a sudden, forceful assault rather than a sustained campaign. It frequently appears in military history, news reporting on raids, and colloquial descriptions of a crowd rushing a venue. The object-focus counterpart lusubin foregrounds the target being attacked.
Examples
" Handa na silang lumusob. "
Natural Translation
They are ready to attack.
Literal Translation
Ready already they to-attack.
" Sinubukan ng mga sundalo na lumusob sa kampo ng kaaway. "
Natural Translation
The soldiers tried to attack the enemy camp.
Literal Translation
Tried of soldiers to attack in camp of enemy.
" Bago lumusob ang mga sundalo sa kuta, hinintay muna nila ang utos ng kanilang heneral. "
Natural Translation
Before the soldiers attacked the fort, they first waited for the order of their general.
Literal Translation
Before to-attack the soldiers at fort, waited first they the order of their general.
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