From root: payapa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumayapa
pu-ma-ya-PA
became peaceful
Present (Incomplete)
pumapayapa
pu-ma-pa-ya-PA
becoming peaceful
Future (Contemplated)
papayapa
pa-pa-ya-PA
will become peaceful
Usage Note
Pumayapa is often used in formal or poetic contexts to describe a situation or location becoming calm and tranquil, or euphemistically to refer to someone passing away peacefully.
Examples
" Sana pumayapa ang gabi. "
Natural Translation
I hope the night becomes peaceful.
Literal Translation
Hopefully become-peaceful the night.
" Gusto naming pumayapa ang mundo. "
Natural Translation
We want the world to become peaceful.
Literal Translation
Want we become-peaceful the world.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang away, unti-unting pumayapa ang puso niya habang nakikinig sa banayad na tugtog. "
Natural Translation
After the long quarrel, her heart gradually became peaceful as she listened to the gentle music.
Literal Translation
After of long quarrel, gradually become-peaceful the heart her while listening to gentle music.
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