tumuwad
tumuwád with stress marks
to bend over
From root: tuwad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumuwad
tu-MU-wad
bent over
Present (Incomplete)
tumutuwad
tu-mu-TU-wad
is bending over
Future (Contemplated)
tutuwad
tu-TU-wad
will bend over
Usage Note
Tumuwad is the actor-focus form of tuwad, describing the person assuming a bent-over posture. It is used for bending at the waist to pick something up, peer under furniture, or assume a low stance, and is neutral in register.
Examples
" Tumuwad siya para kunin ang bola. "
Natural Translation
He bent over to get the ball.
Literal Translation
Bent-over he so to-get the ball.
" Utos ng doktor ang tumuwad para sa pagsusuri ng likod. "
Natural Translation
The doctor ordered to bend over for the back examination.
Literal Translation
Command of doctor the to-bend-over for for examination of back.
" Tumuwad ang lola para pulutin ang nahulog na susi, ngunit napansin niyang sumakit ang kanyang likod habang nakayuko. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother bent over to pick up the dropped key, but she noticed her back hurting while she was stooped down.
Literal Translation
Bent-over the grandmother so to-pick-up the dropped key, but noticed she hurt the her back while stooped.
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