From root: nood
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanood
na-no-OD
watched
Present (Incomplete)
nanonood
na-no-no-OD
watching
Future (Contemplated)
manonood
ma-no-no-OD
will watch
Usage Note
Manood is used when the focus is on the person performing the action of watching, such as viewing a movie, show, or performance. It is frequently paired with the 'ng' marker to indicate the object being watched.
Examples
" Manood tayo ng sine. "
Natural Translation
Let's watch a movie.
Literal Translation
Watch we of movie.
" Gusto kong manood ng sine. "
Natural Translation
I want to watch a movie.
Literal Translation
Want I to watch of movie.
" Tuwing Linggo ng gabi, nagtitipon ang buong pamilya sa sala para manood ng paborito naming palabas. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday night, the whole family gathers in the living room to watch our favorite show.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday of night, gathers the whole family in living-room to watch of favorite our show.
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