From root: baluktot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbaluktot
nag-ba-luk-TOT
bent
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabaluktot
nag-ba-ba-luk-TOT
bending
Future (Contemplated)
magbabaluktot
mag-ba-ba-luk-TOT
will bend
Usage Note
Magbaluktot is used when physically bending an object like a wire or metal, or figuratively when distorting facts or the truth. It implies a deliberate action of curving or twisting something that is normally straight.
Examples
" Magbaluktot ka ng kawad. "
Natural Translation
Bend a wire.
Literal Translation
Bend you of wire.
" Kailangan mong magbaluktot ng tubo. "
Natural Translation
You need to bend the pipe.
Literal Translation
Need you bend of pipe.
" Huwag kang magbaluktot ng katotohanan para lamang maprotektahan ang iyong mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Don't twist the truth just to protect your friends.
Literal Translation
Don't you bend of truth for only be-protected the your friends.
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