From root: luwa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagluwa
nag-lu-WA
spewed out
Present (Incomplete)
nagluluwa
nag-lu-lu-WA
spewing out
Future (Contemplated)
magluluwa
mag-lu-lu-WA
will spew out
Usage Note
Magluwa is used when forcefully ejecting something from the mouth, such as seeds or chewed food that cannot be swallowed. It is a more deliberate and often more visible action than a simple spit, typically used in casual or informal contexts.
Examples
" Magluwa ka ng buto. "
Natural Translation
Spew out the seed.
Literal Translation
Spew-out you of seed.
" Kailangan niyang magluwa ng buto ng santol. "
Natural Translation
He needs to spew out the santol seed.
Literal Translation
Need he to spew out seed of santol.
" Napansin kong nagluwa ang bata ng gulay dahil ayaw niyang kainin ito tuwing hapunan. "
Natural Translation
I noticed that the child spewed out the vegetables because he didn't want to eat them at dinner.
Literal Translation
Noticed I-that spewed-out the child of vegetables because not-want he to-eat this every dinner.
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