From root: tayo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumayo
tu-ma-YO
stood
Present (Incomplete)
tumatayo
tu-ma-ta-YO
standing
Future (Contemplated)
tatayo
ta-ta-YO
will stand
Usage Note
Tumayo is used when referring to the physical act of rising from a seated or lying position or maintaining a standing posture. It is a common command in social or classroom settings and is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
" Tumayo ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children stood up.
Literal Translation
Stood the children.
" Ayaw kong tumayo na. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to stand up anymore.
Literal Translation
Dislike I stand already.
" Tumayo ang lahat ng manonood upang palakpakan ang mananayaw matapos ang kahanga-hangang pagtatanghal. "
Natural Translation
All the spectators stood up to applaud the dancer after the wonderful performance.
Literal Translation
Stood the all of spectators to applaud the dancer after the wonderful performance.
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