From root: pait
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumait
pu-ma-IT
became bitter
Present (Incomplete)
pumapait
pu-ma-pa-IT
is becoming bitter
Future (Contemplated)
papait
pa-pa-IT
will become bitter
Usage Note
Pumait is used when describing a literal change in taste towards bitterness, such as when coffee is brewed too long. It is also applied figuratively to emotions or situations that have turned resentful or unpleasant over time.
Examples
" Pumait ang kape kanina. "
Natural Translation
The coffee turned bitter earlier.
Literal Translation
Became-bitter the coffee earlier.
" Ayaw niyang pumait ang lasa ng sabaw. "
Natural Translation
He does not want the taste of the soup to become bitter.
Literal Translation
Dislike he become-bitter the taste of soup.
" Pumait ang kanilang pagsasama matapos ang maraming taon ng hindi pagkakaunawaan at hindi nalunasang sama ng loob. "
Natural Translation
Their relationship turned bitter after many years of misunderstanding and unresolved resentment.
Literal Translation
Became-bitter the their togetherness after the many years of not understanding and not resolved feeling of inside.
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