From root: balbas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbalbas
nag-bal-BAS
grew a beard
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabalbas
nag-ba-bal-BAS
is growing a beard
Future (Contemplated)
magbabalbas
mag-ba-bal-BAS
will grow a beard
Usage Note
Magbalbas is used when an individual decides to grow a beard or allow facial hair to grow out. It is commonly used in casual conversations to comment on a person's grooming choices or physical appearance.
Examples
" Gusto kong magbalbas. "
Natural Translation
I want to grow a beard.
Literal Translation
Want I to-grow-beard.
" Gusto kong magbalbas sa taglamig. "
Natural Translation
I want to grow a beard for winter.
Literal Translation
I want to grow a beard in winter.
" Nagpasya siyang magbalbas matapos magresign sa trabaho kasi ayaw na niyang sumunod sa istriktong panuntunan sa pananamit. "
Natural Translation
He decided to grow a beard after resigning from work because he no longer wanted to follow the strict dress code.
Literal Translation
Decided he to-grow-beard after resign from work because not-want already he to-follow the strict rule in clothing.
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