From root: tanda
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumanda
tu-man-DA
grew old
Present (Incomplete)
tumatanda
tu-ma-tan-DA
growing old
Future (Contemplated)
tatanda
ta-tan-DA
will grow old
Usage Note
Tumanda is used to describe the process of growing older or aging naturally over time. It is frequently used in conversations about family milestones or when noticing physical and personal changes as years pass.
Examples
" Ayoko pang tumanda. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to grow old yet.
Literal Translation
Don't-want-I yet grow-old.
" Gusto kong tumanda na kasama ka. "
Natural Translation
I want to grow old with you.
Literal Translation
Want I to grow old that together with you.
" Habang tumatanda ang aking mga magulang, mas pinapahalagahan ko na ang bawat sandaling kasama sila. "
Natural Translation
As my parents grow older, I treasure even more every moment spent with them.
Literal Translation
While growing-old the my parents, more treasure I now the every moment together them.
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