bilog
bilóg with stress marks
circle; roundness
Usage Note
Bilog refers to both a circle and the quality of being round or spherical, commonly used to describe objects like the full moon or coins. In daily conversation, the adjective form 'mabilog' is frequently used to describe shapes or even a person's pleasantly plump physique.
Examples
" Bilog ang buwan ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
The moon is round tonight.
Literal Translation
Round the moon tonight.
" Ang bola ay hugis bilog. "
Natural Translation
The ball is round.
Literal Translation
The ball is shape round.
" Iginuhit ng bata ang isang malaking bilog sa papel bago niya idinagdag ang mga mata at ngiti. "
Natural Translation
The child drew a big circle on the paper before adding the eyes and a smile.
Literal Translation
Drew the child the one big circle on paper before he added the eyes and smile.
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