Makausab

to transformverb

Alternative meanings

to transform; to change; to modify; to cause change; to convert something into something else; to alter significantly

Pronunciation

mah-kah-OO-sahb

Root and affixes

Root: usab, related to changing, repeating, or modifying. Makausab expresses being able to change or cause a transformation. Usbon means to change something, and mausab means to change or be transformed.

Variants or conjugations

makausab; usab; usbon; mausab; nausab; mag-usab; pag-usab

Related words and expressions

usab = change or again; usbon = to change something; mausab = to change or be transformed; kausaban = change; pagbag-o = change or renewal; bag-o = new

Meaning and usage notes

Makausab is useful when to transform means to cause an important change. For to turn into something specific, a structure with mahimong, to become, may be needed.