From root: bilog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumilog
bu-mi-LOG
became round
Present (Incomplete)
bumibilog
bu-mi-bi-LOG
becoming round
Future (Contemplated)
bibilog
bi-bi-LOG
will become round
Usage Note
Bumilog is used when describing something transitioning into a circular or spherical shape. It is most commonly applied to the phases of the moon or to a person's face when they have gained weight and look chubbier.
Examples
" Bumibilog na ang buwan. "
Natural Translation
The moon is becoming round now.
Literal Translation
Becoming-round now the moon.
" Nagsimulang bumilog ang buwan kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The moon started to become round last night.
Literal Translation
Started become-round the moon last-night.
" Mula nang tumigil siyang mag-ehersisyo, unti-unting bumilog ang kanyang mukha at tiyan. "
Natural Translation
Ever since he stopped exercising, his face and belly gradually became rounder.
Literal Translation
From when stopped he exercise, little-by-little became-round the his face and belly.
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