From root: baluktot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniluktot
i-ni-luk-TOT
crumpled something
Present (Incomplete)
iniluluktot
i-ni-lu-luk-TOT
crumpling something
Future (Contemplated)
iluluktot
i-lu-luk-TOT
will crumple something
Usage Note
Iluktot is used when describing the act of crumpling objects like paper or cloth into a disorganized or messy state. It focuses on the object being affected by the action, emphasizing the resulting wrinkled texture.
Examples
" Iluktot mo ang lumang papel. "
Natural Translation
Crumple the old paper.
Literal Translation
Crumple you the old paper.
" Kailangan mong iluktot ang papel. "
Natural Translation
You need to crumple the paper.
Literal Translation
Need you crumple the paper.
" Sa galit niya, iniluktot ng bata ang sulat at itinapon ito sa basurahan nang hindi man lang binabasa. "
Natural Translation
In his anger, the child crumpled the letter and threw it in the trash without even reading it.
Literal Translation
In anger his, crumpled by child the letter and threw it in trash without even reading.
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