From root: tabang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumabang
tu-ma-BANG
became bland
Present (Incomplete)
tumatabang
tu-ma-ta-BANG
becoming bland
Future (Contemplated)
tatabang
ta-ta-BANG
will become bland
Usage Note
Tumabang is used when describing food that has lost its flavor or saltiness, often due to over-dilution. It can also be applied metaphorically to a relationship or interest that has become dull or lackluster over time.
Examples
" Tumabang ang kape. "
Natural Translation
The coffee became weak.
Literal Translation
Became-bland the coffee.
" Ayaw kong tumabang ang niluluto ko. "
Natural Translation
I don't want what I am cooking to become bland.
Literal Translation
Dislike I become-bland the cooking I.
" Unti-unting tumabang ang aming pagkakaibigan nang lumayo siya at huminto na sa pakikipag-usap. "
Natural Translation
Our friendship gradually grew dull when she moved away and stopped keeping in touch.
Literal Translation
Little-by-little became-bland the our friendship when moved-away she and stopped already in conversing.
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