umuga
umugâ with stress marks
to shake; to sway
From root: uga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umuga
u-MU-ga
shook
Present (Incomplete)
umuuga
u-mu-U-ga
is shaking
Future (Contemplated)
uuga
u-U-ga
will shake
Usage Note
Umuga is the actor-focus form of uga, describing something that shakes or sways of its own accord. It is the natural verb for ground tremors, swaying trees, and rocking structures, and implies motion that originates from an external force rather than deliberate action.
Examples
" Umuga ang mesa kanina. "
Natural Translation
The table shook earlier.
Literal Translation
Shook the table earlier.
" Nagsimulang umuga ang lumang tulay dahil sa malakas na hangin. "
Natural Translation
The old bridge started to shake due to the strong wind.
Literal Translation
Started to-shake the old bridge because of strong wind.
" Nang biglang umuga ang buong gusali dahil sa lindol, dali-dali kaming lumabas at sumilong sa bukas na espasyo malapit sa parke. "
Natural Translation
When the whole building suddenly shook because of the earthquake, we quickly went out and took shelter in the open space near the park.
Literal Translation
When suddenly shook the whole building because of earthquake, quickly we went-out and took-shelter in open space near at park.
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