magmuni
magmunî with stress marks
to contemplate
From root: muni
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmuni
nag-mu-NI
contemplated
Present (Incomplete)
nagmumuni
nag-mu-mu-NI
is contemplating
Future (Contemplated)
magmumuni
mag-mu-mu-NI
will contemplate
Usage Note
Magmuni is the actor-focus form of muni, carrying a literary or philosophical register distinct from casual thought verbs. It is most commonly encountered in its reduplicated form magmuni-muni, which emphasizes the sustained, iterative nature of deep reflection. The compound pagninilay-muni pairs muni with nilay to describe meditative contemplation in religious and philosophical writing.
Examples
" Gusto kong magmuni nang mag-isa. "
Natural Translation
I want to contemplate alone.
Literal Translation
Want I to-contemplate when alone.
" Masarap magmuni sa tabi ng dagat habang nag-iisa. "
Natural Translation
It feels good to contemplate by the sea while alone.
Literal Translation
Good to contemplate at side of sea while alone.
" Tuwing gabi ay umuupo siya sa tahimik na sulok upang magmuni sa mga desisyong kanyang ginawa sa buong araw. "
Natural Translation
Every night he sits in a quiet corner to contemplate the decisions he made throughout the day.
Literal Translation
Every night sits he in quiet corner to to-contemplate on the decisions his made in whole day.
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