luktot-luktot
very crumpled
From root: baluktot
Usage Note
Luktot-luktot is used as an intensive form to describe something that is covered in many wrinkles or folds, like an unironed shirt.
Examples
" Luktot-luktot ang damit ko. "
Natural Translation
My clothes are very crumpled.
Literal Translation
Very-crumpled the clothes my.
" Luktot-luktot na ang mga pahina ng lumang libro. "
Natural Translation
The pages of the old book are very crumpled.
Literal Translation
Very-crumpled already the pages of old book.
" Luktot-luktot na ang mga papel sa loob ng bag dahil siniksik niya itong lahat nang walang ingat. "
Natural Translation
The papers inside the bag are all crumpled because she stuffed them all in carelessly.
Literal Translation
Very-crumpled already the papers in inside of bag because stuffed she these all without care.
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