From root: tamis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumamis
tu-ma-MIS
became sweet
Present (Incomplete)
tumatamis
tu-ma-ta-MIS
becoming sweet
Future (Contemplated)
tatamis
ta-ta-MIS
will become sweet
Usage Note
Tumamis is used to describe the process of something becoming sweet, such as fruit ripening or a beverage after adding sugar. It can also be used figuratively to describe a relationship or situation that has become more pleasant or affectionate over time.
Examples
" Tumamis ang mangga. "
Natural Translation
The mango became sweet.
Literal Translation
Became-sweet the mango.
" Nagsimulang tumamis ang hinog na saging. "
Natural Translation
The ripe banana started to become sweet.
Literal Translation
Started become-sweet the ripe banana.
" Unti-unting tumamis ang relasyon nila matapos nilang malampasan ang mga unang pagtatalo sa kanilang pagsasama. "
Natural Translation
Their relationship gradually grew sweeter after they overcame the early arguments in their time together.
Literal Translation
Gradually became-sweet the relationship their after they overcame the early arguments in their being-together.
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