From root: uwi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umuwi
u-mu-WI
went home
Present (Incomplete)
umuuwi
u-mu-u-WI
going home
Future (Contemplated)
uuwi
u-u-WI
will go home
Usage Note
Umuwi is used when returning to one's residence or hometown and is a staple verb in daily conversations regarding the end of a workday or trip. In Filipino culture, asking someone 'Uuwi ka na?' (Are you going home now?) is a common social script used when parting ways or checking on a friend's status.
Examples
" Umuwi na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's go home now.
Literal Translation
Go-home already we.
" Kailangan na nating umuwi. "
Natural Translation
We need to go home now.
Literal Translation
Need already we-of go-home.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang biyahe, gusto ko na lang umuwi at magpahinga sa aming tahimik na bahay. "
Natural Translation
After the long trip, I just want to go home and rest in our quiet house.
Literal Translation
After of long trip, want I just only go-home and rest in our quiet house.
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