From root: patag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumatag
pu-MA-tag
became level
Present (Incomplete)
pumapatag
pu-ma-PA-tag
becoming level
Future (Contemplated)
papatag
pa-PA-tag
will become level
Usage Note
Pumatag is used when describing a surface, such as land or a road, that has become flat or level over time or after a specific process. It is frequently used in technical or geographic contexts rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
" Pumatag na ang lupa. "
Natural Translation
The ground has become level.
Literal Translation
Became-level already the ground.
" Kailangang pumatag ang lupa bago itanim. "
Natural Translation
The soil needs to become level before planting.
Literal Translation
Need become-level the soil before plant.
" Pagkatapos ng ilang araw na trabaho, unti-unti nang pumatag ang dating mabato at hindi pantay na lote. "
Natural Translation
After several days of work, the once rocky and uneven lot gradually became level.
Literal Translation
After of several day of work, little-by-little now became-level the former rocky and not even lot.
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