From root: paos
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
napaos
na-pa-OS
became hoarse
Present (Incomplete)
napapaos
na-pa-PA-os
becoming hoarse
Future (Contemplated)
mapapaos
ma-pa-PA-os
will become hoarse
Usage Note
Mapaos is used when a person loses their voice or becomes hoarse, usually as a result of shouting, singing too much, or having a cold. It describes an involuntary change in the state of the voice rather than a deliberate action.
Examples
" Napaos ako sa kakakanta. "
Natural Translation
I got hoarse from singing a lot.
Literal Translation
Became-hoarse I at much-singing.
" Ayaw kong mapaos sa kakasigaw. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to become hoarse from too much shouting.
Literal Translation
Dislike I become-hoarse at from-too-much shouting.
" Pagkatapos ng buong araw na pagtuturo, napaos ang guro kaya hindi na siya makapagsalita nang malakas. "
Natural Translation
After a whole day of teaching, the teacher became hoarse so she could no longer speak loudly.
Literal Translation
After the whole day of teaching, became-hoarse the teacher so not anymore she could-speak loudly.
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