From root: niyebe
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagniyebe
nag-ni-YE-be
snowed
Present (Incomplete)
nagniniyebe
nag-ni-ni-YE-be
is snowing
Future (Contemplated)
magniniyebe
mag-ni-ni-YE-be
will snow
Usage Note
Magniyebe is used to describe the occurrence of snow, primarily in the context of foreign travel or international weather reports since it does not snow in the Philippines. It follows the actor-focus 'mag-' conjugation pattern common for weather verbs like 'mag-ulan' (to rain).
Examples
" Nagniyebe sa Japan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
It snowed in Japan yesterday.
Literal Translation
Snowed in Japan yesterday.
" Sana magniyebe sa Baguio. "
Natural Translation
I wish it would snow in Baguio.
Literal Translation
Hope to snow in Baguio.
" Kapag nagniyebe sa Korea tuwing taglamig, marami ang nag-uuwian para magpaskuhan kasama ng kanilang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
When it snows in Korea during winter, many people head home to spend Christmas with their families.
Literal Translation
When snows in Korea every winter, many the going-home to celebrate-Christmas with of their family.
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