From root: ugat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inugat
i-nu-GAT
took root
Present (Incomplete)
inuugat
i-nu-u-GAT
taking root
Future (Contemplated)
uugatin
u-u-ga-TIN
will take root
Usage Note
Ugatin is used when describing something that has developed deep roots literally, such as a plant, or figuratively, such as a deep-seated problem or tradition. It can also describe a person with prominent or visible veins, often due to age or physical labor.
Examples
" Mabilis na ugatin ang halamang ito. "
Natural Translation
This plant takes root quickly.
Literal Translation
Fast take-root the plant this.
" Nagsimulang ugatin ang puno sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
The tree in the yard started to take root.
Literal Translation
Started-to take-root the tree at yard.
" Kapag hinayaan nating ugatin ang maling kaugalian, mahihirapan na tayong baguhin ito sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
If we let the bad habit take root, it will be hard for us to change it in the future.
Literal Translation
When let we take-root the wrong habit, will-have-difficulty we change it in future.
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