From root: pawis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namawis
na-ma-WIS
sweated
Present (Incomplete)
namamawis
na-ma-ma-WIS
sweating
Future (Contemplated)
mamamawis
ma-ma-ma-WIS
will sweat
Usage Note
Mamawis is used to describe the act of perspiring, often occurring as a natural response to heat, physical activity, or nervousness. It is frequently used in conversational Tagalog when mentioning the physical state of beginning to sweat.
Examples
" Namamawis ako sa init. "
Natural Translation
I'm sweating from the heat.
Literal Translation
Sweating I in heat.
" Nagsimula na siyang mamawis sa takot. "
Natural Translation
He started to sweat out of fear.
Literal Translation
Started already he to-sweat in fear.
" Tuwing tatakbo ako sa umaga, namamawis ako nang husto kaya laging may dala akong tuwalya at tubig. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I run in the morning, I sweat a lot, so I always bring a towel and water.
Literal Translation
Every-time will-run I in morning, sweating I very-much so always have carry I towel and water.
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