From root: uhaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inuhaw
i-nu-HAW
felt thirsty
Present (Incomplete)
inuuhaw
i-nu-u-HAW
feeling thirsty
Future (Contemplated)
uuhawin
u-u-ha-WIN
will feel thirsty
Usage Note
Uhawin is used when a person is experiencing the physical sensation of thirst, focusing on the individual as the one affected by the state. It is typically used to describe someone who easily becomes thirsty or is currently suffering from a lack of hydration due to external factors like heat.
Examples
" Madaling uhawin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child gets thirsty easily.
Literal Translation
Easily feel-thirsty the child.
" Nagsimulang uhawin ako sa lakad. "
Natural Translation
I started to feel thirsty during the walk.
Literal Translation
Started-to feel-thirsty me at walk.
" Tuwing tag-init, agad akong inuuhaw kaya lagi akong may dalang tubig saan man ako pumunta. "
Natural Translation
Every summer I quickly get thirsty, so I always bring water wherever I go.
Literal Translation
Every summer, quickly I feeling-thirsty so always I have bringing water where ever I go.
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