umunat
umunát with stress marks
to stretch; to straighten oneself
From root: unat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umunat
u-MU-nat
stretched
Present (Incomplete)
umuunat
u-mu-U-nat
is stretching
Future (Contemplated)
uunat
u-U-nat
will stretch
Usage Note
Umunat is the actor-focus form of unat, describing the person stretching or straightening their body. It is the standard verb for morning stretches, warm-up routines, and the instinctive stretch after waking or sitting for a long time.
Examples
" Umunat ako pagkagising. "
Natural Translation
I stretched right after waking up.
Literal Translation
Stretched I upon-waking.
" Masarap umunat pagkatapos ng mahabang oras ng pag-upo sa harap ng laptop. "
Natural Translation
It is delightful to stretch after long hours of sitting in front of a laptop.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-stretch after of long hour of sitting at front of laptop.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang biyahe, tumayo kami at umunat muna bago ipagpatuloy ang paglalakad sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
After the long trip, we stood up and stretched first before continuing the hike up the mountain.
Literal Translation
After of long trip, stood we and stretched first before continue the walking on mountain.
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