From root: tao
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumao
tu-ma-O
manned or guarded a place
Present (Incomplete)
tumatao
tu-ma-ta-O
manning or guarding a place
Future (Contemplated)
tatao
ta-ta-O
will man or guard a place
Usage Note
Tumao is used when someone is tasked to stay at a location, such as a home or a shop, to ensure it is not left unattended. It emphasizes the presence of a person to maintain a sense of occupancy or security in the absence of others.
Examples
" Tumao ka muna sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Stay and watch the house for now.
Literal Translation
Man you first at house.
" Siya ang tumao sa aming tindahan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
He was the one who manned our store yesterday.
Literal Translation
He was-the-one-who-manned at our store yesterday.
" Habang naglalakbay ang mag-asawa, ang kanilang anak ang tumao sa bahay upang walang mangyaring masama. "
Natural Translation
While the couple was traveling, their child watched over the house so that nothing bad would happen.
Literal Translation
While traveling the couple, the their child the manned at house so none happen bad.
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