From root: sigla
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumigla
su-mig-LA
became lively
Present (Incomplete)
sumisigla
su-mi-sig-LA
is becoming lively
Future (Contemplated)
sisigla
si-sig-LA
will become lively
Usage Note
Sumigla is used when a person's mood, physical state, or the atmosphere of a place becomes more energetic and spirited. It often implies a positive shift or recovery from boredom, exhaustion, or illness.
Examples
" Sumigla ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children became lively.
Literal Translation
Became-lively the plural child.
" Gusto naming sumigla ang party. "
Natural Translation
We want the party to become lively.
Literal Translation
Want we become-lively the party.
" Nang dumating ang paborito nilang banda, biglang sumigla ang buong madla na halos tulog na sa pagod. "
Natural Translation
When their favorite band arrived, the whole crowd that was nearly asleep from exhaustion suddenly came to life.
Literal Translation
When arrived the favorite their band, suddenly became-lively the whole crowd that almost asleep already in tiredness.
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