From root: luwa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumuwa
lu-MU-wa
bulged out
Present (Incomplete)
lumuluwa
lu-mu-LU-wa
bulging out
Future (Contemplated)
luluwa
lu-LU-wa
will bulge out
Usage Note
Lumuwa is used when something protrudes or pops out from its normal position, most commonly associated with eyes bulging due to shock, anger, or physical pressure. It is also frequently used to describe contents spilling or bursting out from a container or mouth.
Examples
" Lumuwa ang kanyang mga mata. "
Natural Translation
His eyes bulged out.
Literal Translation
Bulged-out the his eyes.
" Lumuwa ang kanyang mga mata sa gulat. "
Natural Translation
His eyes bulged out in shock.
Literal Translation
Bulged out his eyes in shock.
" Nang makita niya ang presyo ng bagong telepono, halos lumuwa ang kanyang mga mata sa laki ng halaga. "
Natural Translation
When he saw the price of the new phone, his eyes nearly bulged out at how high the amount was.
Literal Translation
When saw he the price of new phone, almost bulged-out the his eyes at bigness of amount.
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