From root: pangit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumangit
pu-MA-ngit
became ugly
Present (Incomplete)
pumapangit
pu-ma-PA-ngit
becoming ugly
Future (Contemplated)
papangit
pa-PA-ngit
will become ugly
Usage Note
Pumangit is used to describe a transformation or deterioration in appearance, quality, or a situation over time. While it can be blunt when referring to people, it is frequently used in casual conversation to discuss things like the weather, handwriting, or the outcome of a project.
Examples
" Pumangit ang panahon kanina. "
Natural Translation
The weather turned bad earlier.
Literal Translation
Became-ugly the weather earlier.
" Ayaw niyang pumangit ang sulat niya. "
Natural Translation
She doesn't want her handwriting to become ugly.
Literal Translation
Dislike she become-ugly the writing she.
" Kung hindi mo aalagaan ang iyong proyekto, papangit ang magiging resulta kahit gaano ka pa kahusay. "
Natural Translation
If you don't take care of your project, the result will turn out badly no matter how skilled you are.
Literal Translation
If not you care the your project, will-become-ugly the will-be result even how-much you still skilled.
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