ibilog
to roll into a ball
From root: bilog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinilog
i-bi-ni-LOG
rolled into a ball
Present (Incomplete)
ibinibilog
i-bi-ni-bi-LOG
rolling into a ball
Future (Contemplated)
ibibilog
i-bi-bi-LOG
will roll into a ball
Usage Note
Ibilog is used when instructing someone to shape an object, such as dough or clay, into a spherical or circular form. It is frequently encountered in cooking instructions or craft-making activities.
Examples
" Ibilog mo ang masa. "
Natural Translation
Roll the dough into a ball.
Literal Translation
Roll-into-a-ball you the dough.
" Gusto kong ibilog ang papel. "
Natural Translation
I want to roll into a ball the paper.
Literal Translation
Want by-me roll-into-a-ball the paper.
" Pagkatapos mong ihalo ang lahat ng sangkap, ibilog mo ang masa at ilagay sa lalagyan. "
Natural Translation
After you mix all the ingredients, roll the dough into a ball and place it in a container.
Literal Translation
After you mix the all of ingredients, roll-into-a-ball you the dough and place in container.
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