From root: uhaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nauhaw
na-u-HAW
got thirsty
Present (Incomplete)
nauuhaw
na-u-u-HAW
getting thirsty
Future (Contemplated)
mauuhaw
ma-u-u-HAW
will get thirsty
Usage Note
Mauhaw is used to describe the process of becoming thirsty, often as a result of heat, exercise, or eating salty foods. It is most frequently encountered in its past tense form, nauhaw, to explain the immediate need for water during or after an activity.
Examples
" Nauhaw ako sa init. "
Natural Translation
I got thirsty from the heat.
Literal Translation
Got-thirsty I from heat.
" Ayaw kong mauhaw habang naglalakad. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get thirsty while walking.
Literal Translation
Don't want I to-get-thirsty while walking.
" Tuwing maglalaro kami ng basketbol sa tanghali, lagi kaming nauuhaw kaya nagdadala ako ng malamig na tubig. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we play basketball at noon, we always get thirsty, so I bring cold water.
Literal Translation
Every-time will-play we of basketball at noon, always we-link getting-thirsty so bring I of cold-link water.
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