From root: talino
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumalino
tu-ma-LI-no
became smart
Present (Incomplete)
tumatalino
tu-ma-ta-LI-no
becoming smart
Future (Contemplated)
tatalino
ta-ta-LI-no
will become smart
Usage Note
Tumalino is used to describe the process of becoming more intelligent or wise, often as a result of studying, maturing, or gaining life experience. It is frequently used as a motivator or to acknowledge a noticeable improvement in someone's mental capabilities.
Examples
" Nag-aaral siya para tumalino. "
Natural Translation
He studies to become smart.
Literal Translation
Studying he/she to become-smart.
" Kailangan niyang magbasa para tumalino. "
Natural Translation
He needs to read to become smart.
Literal Translation
Need he/she to read to become smart.
" Naniniwala ang guro na tatalino ang sinumang batang masipag magbasa at hindi tumitigil sa pagtatanong. "
Natural Translation
The teacher believes that any child who reads diligently and never stops asking questions will become smart.
Literal Translation
Believing the teacher that will-become-smart the whoever child diligent to-read and not stopping in asking.
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