From root: bilog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binilugan
bi-ni-lu-GAN
encircled
Present (Incomplete)
binibilugan
bi-ni-bi-lu-GAN
encircling
Future (Contemplated)
bibilugan
bi-bi-lu-GAN
will encircle
Usage Note
Bilugan is most frequently used in instructional settings, such as encircling a correct answer on a test or marking a specific date on a calendar. It specifically refers to the physical act of drawing a circle around an object.
Examples
" Bilugan mo ang tamang sagot. "
Natural Translation
Encircle the correct answer.
Literal Translation
Encircle you the correct answer.
" Kailangang bilugan ang tamang sagot. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to encircle the correct answer.
Literal Translation
Need encircle the correct answer.
" Bago mo ibalik ang papel, bilugan mo ang mga maling sagot upang madaling makita ng guro. "
Natural Translation
Before you return the paper, encircle the wrong answers so the teacher can easily see them.
Literal Translation
Before you return the paper, encircle you the plural wrong answer so easy to-be-seen of teacher.
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