1 Part of speech, core meaning, and example sentences
- Part of speech
- Core meaning
- Doing what is required or promised — following orders, completing tasks, keeping agreements
- Example sentences
2 Verb derivations of tuman
| Form | Voice / aspect | English gloss | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mag-tuman | Actor-focus, habitual / future | will regularly comply | Mag-tuman siya sa schedule kada semana. |
| mo-tuman | Actor-focus, non-past / imperative | will comply; comply! | Mo-tuman ta karon, ha. |
| nag-tuman | Actor-focus, progressive | is / was complying | Nag-tuman ko pag-text nimo. |
| ni-tuman / mi-tuman | Actor-focus, completed past | complied | Ni-tuman sila sa deal kagahapon. |
| gi-tuman | Patient-focus, completed past | was fulfilled / obeyed by … | Gi-tuman sa bata ang instruksiyon. |
| tuman-on (-on) | Patient-focus, future / imp. | to be fulfilled / do it | Tuman-on nato ang plano ugma. |
| tuman-an / tuman-i (-an / -i) | Locative / beneficiary | to comply for / with | Tuman-i ko palihog sa tanang rekisito. |
3 Where to place it in a sentence
- Actor focus: Mo-tuman ko sa balaod bisan lisod.
- Patient focus: Gi-tuman ang kasabotan sa duha ka partido.
- Beneficiary / locative: Tuman-i sila sa gipangayo sa kliyente.
4 Common collocations
- tuman sa sugo — obey a command
- tuman sa saad — fulfill a promise
- tuman sa balaod — comply with the law
- mag-tuman og responsibilidad — carry out responsibilities
- walay tuman — non-compliance / unfulfilled
5 Detailed usage notes
- Primary sense – Completing an obligation: orders from parents, workplace tasks, contractual terms.
- Spiritual/legal – Often used for obeying divine commandments or statutes (tuman sa kasuguan).
- Intensifier form – Stressed túman (high tone) in some areas means “very”: túman kalami (“so delicious”). Different function, same spelling.
- Object markers – Use sa for what is obeyed (mo-tuman sa rules), ug/og if the act itself (nag-tuman og trabaho).
- Beneficiary suffix – -i / -an marks the party for whom you carry something out: tuman-i ko sa checklist.
6 Common mistakes & how to avoid them
| Mistake | Issue | Correct form |
|---|---|---|
| Mo-tuman ako sa deadline. | Clitic ko must follow the verb. | Mo-tuman ko sa deadline. |
| Gi-tuman ko ang order. | gi- form needs genitive actor (ni / sa). | Gi-tuman ni ko ang order. |
| Tuman-on ta siya! | Beneficiary imperative should be tuman-i. | Tuman-i siya! |
| Nag-tuman sa policy | Subject missing. | Nag-tuman ang staff sa policy. |
7 Conversational phrases
- “Tuman-a ang imong saad.” — “Keep your promise.”
- “Ni-tuman ko sa tanan nilang kondisyon.” — “I complied with all their conditions.”
- “Dili sila motuman, so na-penalize.” — “They didn’t obey, so they got penalized.”
- “Mag-tuman ta sa schedule aron di ta malangan.” — “Let’s follow the schedule so we won’t be delayed.”
- “Walay tuman imong gisaad?” — “Are you not fulfilling what you promised?”
8 Short everyday conversations
- A: Motuman ka ba sa bagong dress code? — Will you comply with the new dress code?
B: Oo, mopalit ko ug polo uniform karong weekend. — Yes, I’ll buy a polo uniform this weekend. - A: Ni-tuman diay ka sa challenge? — You actually finished the challenge?
B: Oo, bisan lisod kaayo. — Yes, even though it was very hard. - A: Tuman-i ko palihog sa mga requirements para enrollment. — Please fulfill the requirements for my enrollment.
B: Sige, ihatag lang ang listahan. — Sure, just give me the list. - A: Nag-tuman pa ba ang kontraktor sa specs? — Is the contractor still following the specs?
B: Oo, gisunod gyud nila ang plano. — Yes, they are strictly following the plan. - A: Gi-tuman ba sa supplier ang delivery date? — Did the supplier meet the delivery date?
B: Gi-tuman nila, na-abot ang goods kagahapon. — They did; the goods arrived yesterday.
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