From root: balikat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumalikat
bu-ma-LI-kat
shouldered
Present (Incomplete)
bumabalikat
bu-ma-ba-LI-kat
is shouldering
Future (Contemplated)
babalikat
ba-ba-LI-kat
will shoulder
Usage Note
Bumalikat is primarily used figuratively to describe taking on a significant responsibility, burden, or cost, similar to the English phrase "to shoulder." It is often found in formal or literary contexts rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
" Handa siyang bumalikat nito. "
Natural Translation
He/She is ready to shoulder this.
Literal Translation
Ready he/she shoulder this.
" Gusto niyang bumalikat ng mabigat na sako. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to shoulder (carry) a heavy sack.
Literal Translation
Want he/she shoulder of heavy sack.
" Bilang panganay, siya ang bumalikat sa lahat ng gastusin nang magkasakit ang kanilang magulang. "
Natural Translation
As the eldest, he/she was the one who shouldered all the expenses when their parent fell ill.
Literal Translation
As eldest, he/she the one shouldered in all of expenses when fell-ill the their parent.
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