From root: mura
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmura
nag-mu-RA
cursed or swore
Present (Incomplete)
nagmumura
nag-mu-mu-RA
cursing or swearing
Future (Contemplated)
magmumura
mag-mu-mu-RA
will curse or swear
Usage Note
Magmura is used to describe the act of swearing or uttering profanities, often triggered by anger or intense frustration. While common in casual or heated situations, it is viewed as socially inappropriate and disrespectful in formal or polite conversation.
Examples
" Huwag kang magmura. "
Natural Translation
Don't swear.
Literal Translation
Don't you swear.
" Ayaw kong magmura sa harap ng bata. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to curse in front of the child.
Literal Translation
Dislike I curse at front of child.
" Kahit galit na galit siya sa nangyari, pinigilan niya ang sarili niyang magmura sa harap ng kanyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was furious about what happened, he kept himself from swearing in front of his parents.
Literal Translation
Even angry very he at happened, restrained he the self his swear at front of his parents.
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