From root: puno
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namuno
na-MU-no
led
Present (Incomplete)
namamuno
na-ma-MU-no
is leading
Future (Contemplated)
mamamuno
ma-ma-MU-no
will lead
Usage Note
Mamuno is used when one takes a leadership role or presides over a group, organization, or government. It is commonly found in formal discussions, politics, or professional environments where a head or leader is required.
Examples
" Siya ang mamamuno sa amin. "
Natural Translation
He will be the one to lead us.
Literal Translation
He the will-lead to us.
" Handa ka na bang mamuno sa ating koponan? "
Natural Translation
Are you ready to lead our team?
Literal Translation
Ready you now question to lead of our team?
" Kahit walang karanasan, handa siyang mamuno sa grupo basta't may suporta ang mga kasama. "
Natural Translation
Even without experience, he is ready to lead the group as long as the members give their support.
Literal Translation
Even without experience, ready he to-lead in group as-long-as has support the members.
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