umugoy
umugóy with stress marks
to swing; to rock
From root: ugoy
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umugoy
u-MU-goy
swung
Present (Incomplete)
umuugoy
u-mu-U-goy
is swinging
Future (Contemplated)
uugoy
u-U-goy
will swing
Usage Note
Umugoy is the actor-focus form of ugoy, describing something that swings or rocks in a pendulum-like motion. It is the natural verb for a duyan swaying in the breeze or a hanging lamp swinging after being nudged, and conveys gentle, rhythmic movement.
Examples
" Masarap umugoy sa duyan. "
Natural Translation
It's nice to swing on a hammock.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-swing on hammock.
" Masarap umugoy sa duyan kapag malamig ang simoy ng hangin. "
Natural Translation
It is relaxing to swing on a hammock when the wind breeze is cool.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-swing on hammock when cold the breeze of wind.
" Dahan-dahang umugoy ang lampara na nakasabit sa kisame nang dumaan ang malakas na hangin sa bukas na bintana. "
Natural Translation
The lamp hanging from the ceiling swung slowly when the strong wind passed through the open window.
Literal Translation
Slowly swung the lamp that hanging on ceiling when passed the strong wind through open window.
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