1 Part of speech, core meaning, sentence position, and example sentences
- Part of speech
- Sentence-position rule
A conjugated hinumdum form normally heads the predicate; any clitic actor-pronoun follows it: Mo-hinumdum ko sa imong saad kanunay.
I will always remember your promise. - Example sentences
2 Verb derivations of hinumdum
| Form | Voice & aspect | Typical translation | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mag-hinumdum | Actor focus, habitual / future | “will be remembering; usually remember” | Mag-hinumdum sila sa kasaysayan kada anibersaryo. — They recall the history every anniversary. |
| mo-hinumdum | Actor focus, non-past / imperative | “will remember; remember!” | Mo-hinumdum ta sa pasalamat una. — Let’s remember gratitude first. |
| nag-hinumdum | Actor focus, progressive / recent past | “is / was remembering” | Nag-hinumdum ko pag-dungog sa kanta. — I was reminded when I heard the song. |
| ni-hinumdum / mi-hinumdum | Actor focus, completed past | “remembered” | Ni-hinumdum siya sa code sa huling minuto. — He remembered the code at the last minute. |
| gi-hinumduman | Patient focus, completed past | “was remembered / was reminded” | Gi-hinumduman sa lungsod ang mga bayaning nahimong dako. — The town commemorated its great heroes. |
| hinumdumon (-on) | Patient focus, future / imperative | “to be remembered / remember it” | Hinumdumon nato ang leksyon sa kinabuhi. — Let us remember the life lesson. |
| hinumduman (-an) | Beneficiary / locative focus | “to remind someone / recall for” | Hinumdumi siya sa iyang appointment, palihog. — Please remind him of his appointment. |
3 Common phrases
- hinumdum sa pagkabata — childhood memory
- mag-hinumdum og saad — recall a promise
- gi-hinumduman sa kalendaryo — reminded by the calendar
- hinumdumon nga petsa — date to remember
- hinumduman sa kasaysayan — remembered in history
4 Detailed usage notes
- Actor-focus forms (mo-, nag-, ni-) stress the person recalling something.
- Patient focus (gi-hinumduman, hinumdumon) highlights the idea, event, or person being remembered.
- Beneficiary focus (hinumduman, hinumdumi) points to whom you give a reminder: Hinumdumi ko, palihog — “Remind me, please.”
- Noun use — As a noun hinumdum means “memory/reminder”: maayong hinumdum “a good memory.”
- Reduplication — hinumdum-hinumdum can imply repeatedly thinking back or day-dreaming.
5 Common mistakes & things to look out for
| Mistake | Issue | Correct form |
|---|---|---|
| Mo-hinumdum ako sa detalye. | Clitic pronoun must directly follow the verb. | Mo-hinumdum ko sa detalye. |
| Gi-hinumdum ko ang petsa. | With gi-, actor must be genitive (ni / sa). | Gi-hinumdum ni ko ang petsa. |
| Hinumdumon ta siya! | Beneficiary command needs hinumdumi. | Hinumdumi siya! |
6 Short everyday conversations
- A: Nalimot ka? — Did you forget?
B: Mo-hinumdum ko dayon kung makakita ko sa note. — I’ll remember as soon as I see the note. - A: Nag-hinumdum ka pa ba sa atong unang klase? — Do you still remember our first class?
B: Oo, klaro pa kaayo sa akong hunahuna. — Yes, it’s still very clear in my mind. - A: Hinumdumi ko palihog sa meeting ugma. — Please remind me about the meeting tomorrow.
B: Sige, mag-set ko og alarm. — Sure, I’ll set an alarm. - A: Ni-hinumdum ka sa iyang birthday? — Did you remember her birthday?
B: Gi-hinumduman ko sa calendar, salamat. — The calendar reminded me, thanks. - A: Mag-hinumdum ta sa atong mga sakripisyo. — Let’s remember our sacrifices.
B: Tinood, makatabang na sa pag-padayon. — True, it helps us to keep going.
