umusok
umusók with stress marks
to give off smoke
From root: usok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umusok
u-MU-sok
smoked
Present (Incomplete)
umuusok
u-mu-U-sok
is smoking
Future (Contemplated)
uusok
u-U-sok
will smoke
Usage Note
Umusok is the actor-focus infinitive of usok, describing a source that emits smoke or fumes — cooking pots, vehicle exhaust, burning materials, and industrial chimneys. It is also used figuratively to describe anger or agitation, so a person can metaphorically umusok when furious.
Examples
" Umusok ang kalan. "
Natural Translation
The stove gave off smoke.
Literal Translation
Gave-off-smoke the stove.
" Nagsimulang umusok ang makina ng sasakyan dahil sa sobrang init. "
Natural Translation
The vehicle's engine started to give off smoke due to overheating.
Literal Translation
Started to-give-off-smoke the engine of vehicle because of excess heat.
" Biglang umusok ang lumang dyip sa gitna ng kalsada kaya napilitang huminto ang lahat ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The old jeep suddenly gave off smoke in the middle of the road, so all the vehicles were forced to stop.
Literal Translation
Suddenly gave-off-smoke the old jeep at middle of road so forced to-stop the all of vehicle.
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