From root: bakod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbakod
nag-ba-KOD
built a fence
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabakod
nag-ba-ba-KOD
building a fence
Future (Contemplated)
magbabakod
mag-ba-ba-KOD
will build a fence
Usage Note
Magbakod is used when referring to the act of constructing a physical fence around a property for security or boundary marking. In a figurative sense, it can also describe being overprotective or restrictive toward a person, such as a romantic partner.
Examples
" Magbakod tayo sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Let's build a fence in the yard.
Literal Translation
Build-fence we in yard.
" Kailangan nating magbakod para sa seguridad. "
Natural Translation
We need to build a fence for security.
Literal Translation
Need we to build fence for security.
" Matapos ang ilang pagnanakaw sa kanilang lugar, napagdesisyunan ng mga kapitbahay na magbakod nang mas mataas upang maging ligtas ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
After several thefts in their area, the neighbors decided to build a taller fence so everyone would be safe.
Literal Translation
After the several thefts in their place, decided the neighbors to build-fence more high so that become safe the all.
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