From root: sugat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanugat
na-NU-gat
caused a wound
Present (Incomplete)
nanunugat
na-nu-NU-gat
causing a wound
Future (Contemplated)
manunugat
ma-nu-NU-gat
will cause a wound
Usage Note
Manugat is used to describe the act or potential of an object or person to inflict physical wounds, often emphasizing a characteristic or a recurring action. It is commonly applied to sharp objects or thorns that have the inherent tendency to cause injury.
Examples
" Mahilig manugat ang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat tends to cause wounds.
Literal Translation
Fond cause-wound the cat.
" Mahilig manugat ang pusa kapag galit. "
Natural Translation
The cat tends to cause wounds when angry.
Literal Translation
Fond cause-a-wound the cat when angry.
" Mag-ingat ka sa lumang bakod dahil mahilig manugat ang mga kalawanging pako na nakausli dito. "
Natural Translation
Be careful with the old fence because the rusty nails sticking out here tend to cause wounds.
Literal Translation
Careful you at old fence because fond cause-wound the plural rusty nail that protrude here.
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