Tagalog root verbs together Flashcards
verbs for spending time together (20 cards)
KWENTO
to tell a story, to chat
This verb describes the activity of sharing stories or having conversations.
USAP
to converse, to talk
This verb is often used in the context of having discussions.
TAWA
to laugh
This verb indicates the action of laughing, usually in a social context.
YAKAP
to hug
This verb involves a physical expression of affection.
MANO
to do the mano (gesture of respect)
This is a traditional gesture used to show respect, especially to elders.
TINGIN
to look (at each other, at something together)
This verb can refer to looking at various things, including each other.
UPO
[sit together]
This verb focuses on the action of sitting in a shared space.
HIGA
to lie down (together)
This verb is used when referring to lying down in a shared setting.
TULOG
to sleep (near each other)
This verb describes the action of sleeping in proximity to someone.
KAIN
to eat (together)
This verb refers to sharing a meal with others.
INOM
to drink (together)
This verb indicates the act of consuming beverages in a social setting.
LARO
to play (games, etc.)
This verb refers to engaging in playful activities or games.
KANTA
to sing (together)
This verb involves the activity of singing in a group.
SAYAW
to dance (together)
This verb describes the action of dancing in a shared environment.
BASA
[read aloud to each other]
This verb focuses on the activity of reading together, typically out loud.
MANOOD
to watch (TV, movies together)
This is a repeated verb with a nuance in its meaning.
LUTO
to cook (together)
This verb pertains to preparing food in a shared setting.
AYOS
to tidy up (together)
This verb describes the action of organizing or cleaning a space collaboratively.
PAHINGA
to rest, to relax (together)
This verb refers to the activity of taking a break or relaxing in a shared space.
DAMAY
to sympathize, to share feelings
This verb describes the act of expressing empathy or emotional support.