From root: tamad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumamad
tu-ma-MAD
became lazy
Present (Incomplete)
tumatamad
tu-ma-ta-MAD
is becoming lazy
Future (Contemplated)
tatamad
ta-ta-MAD
will become lazy
Usage Note
Tumamad is used to describe a transition into a state of laziness or a loss of motivation to work or move. It is often used when discussing how a person's behavior has changed, typically due to environmental factors or burnout.
Examples
" Tumamad ako kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
I got lazy this morning.
Literal Translation
Became-lazy I earlier morning.
" Ayaw niyang tumamad ang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
He does not want the children to become lazy.
Literal Translation
Dislike he become-lazy the child.
" Tumamad siyang mag-aral nang malapit na ang bakasyon at unti-unting bumaba ang kanyang grado. "
Natural Translation
He/She became lazy about studying as the vacation drew near, and his/her grades gradually dropped.
Literal Translation
Became-lazy he/she to-study when near already the vacation and little-by-little went-down the his/her grade.
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