From root: tubo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumubo
tu-MU-bo
grew
Present (Incomplete)
tumutubo
tu-mu-TU-bo
is growing
Future (Contemplated)
tutubo
tu-TU-bo
will grow
Usage Note
Tumubo is used when referring to plants sprouting, hair or teeth emerging, or even interest earned on money. It specifically describes the act of appearing or starting to grow from a source, rather than the general physical maturation of a person or animal.
Examples
" Mabilis tumubo ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
The plant grows fast.
Literal Translation
Fast grow the plant.
" Kailangan ng tubig para tumubo ang buto. "
Natural Translation
Water is needed for the seed to grow.
Literal Translation
Need of water for grow the seed.
" Kung patuloy kang magtatabi ng pera sa bangko, tutubo ito habang lumilipas ang mga taon. "
Natural Translation
If you keep saving money in the bank, it will grow as the years pass.
Literal Translation
If continue you save of money in bank, grow it while passing the years.
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