From root: bilog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binilog
bi-ni-LOG
made round
Present (Incomplete)
binibilog
bi-ni-bi-LOG
making round
Future (Contemplated)
bibilugin
bi-bi-lu-GIN
will make round
Usage Note
Bilugin is used when shaping something into a round or spherical form, such as when preparing food or crafting. It is frequently encountered in the idiomatic phrase 'bilugin ang ulo,' meaning to deceive or trick someone.
Examples
" Bilugin mo ang masa. "
Natural Translation
Make the dough round.
Literal Translation
Make-round you the dough.
" Kailangang bilugin ang masa. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to make round the dough.
Literal Translation
Need make-round the dough.
" Huwag mong hayaang bilugin ka ng ulo ng mga taong magaling mambola. "
Natural Translation
Don't let smooth-talking people deceive you.
Literal Translation
Don't you let make-round you of head of plural person who good flatter.
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