From root: mura
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
minura
mi-NU-ra
scolded
Present (Incomplete)
minumura
mi-nu-MU-ra
scolding
Future (Contemplated)
mumurahin
mu-mu-ra-HIN
will scold
Usage Note
Murahin is used when someone directs profanity or harsh, insulting words toward another person, typically during intense anger or an argument. It specifically implies the act of swearing at someone rather than a simple scolding.
Examples
" Huwag mong murahin ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't curse at your sibling.
Literal Translation
Don't you scold the sibling your.
" Ayaw kong murahin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to scold the child.
Literal Translation
Dislike I scold the child.
" Sa sobrang inis, halos murahin na niya ang drayber na muntik na siyang masagasaan. "
Natural Translation
Out of sheer annoyance, she almost cursed at the driver who nearly ran her over.
Literal Translation
At extreme annoyance, almost scold already she the driver that nearly her ran-over.
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