Mangamote (en. To float)

/maŋaˈmote/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of adjective describing movement in water or air as if floating.

The leaves of the tree float in the flowing water.

Ang mga dahon ng puno ay mangamote sa tubig na dumadaloy.

A term for objects that travel on the surface of the water.

Many floaters spread across the lake after the storm.

Maraming mangamote na kumakalat sa lawa pagkatapos ng bagyo.

verb

Shows the action of submerging or moving in water.

The boat will float in the river while we travel.

Ang bangka ay mangamote sa ilog habang kami ay naglalakbay.

The term 'mangamote' originated from the word 'mote' which refers to an indefinite number or value.

float on water

gives an idea of travel or movement on water

mangamote sa tubig

to float

A verb meaning to travel on the surface of the water.

lumutang

because

A conjunction that indicates a reason or cause.

dahil

super hungry

Wow, I'm so hungry! I have nothing to eat.

Grabe, mangamote na ako! Wala na akong makain.

looking for something to eat

You might wanna grab a snack first, go buy something to eat.

Baka mangamote ka na muna, bili ka ng merienda.

need for food

Oh no, you're really hungry! Come on, let’s eat.

Naku, mangamote ka na talaga! Halika, kumain tayo.

so hungry that you become irritable

Don't be too hungry, or you might get mad again.

Huwag kang mangamote, baka magalit ka na naman.