magbilog
to form into circles
From root: bilog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbilog
nag-bi-LOG
formed into circles
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibilog
nag-bi-bi-LOG
forming into circles
Future (Contemplated)
magbibilog
mag-bi-bi-LOG
will form into circles
Usage Note
Magbilog is used when physically shaping or rolling an object into a circular or spherical form, often in the context of cooking or crafting. It focuses on the intentional act of the person rounding out a material like dough or clay.
Examples
" Magbilog tayo ng masa. "
Natural Translation
Let's form the dough into balls.
Literal Translation
Form-into-circles we of dough.
" Turuan mo ang bata na magbilog ng papel. "
Natural Translation
Teach the child to form the paper into circles.
Literal Translation
Teach you the child to form into circles of paper.
" Bago iprito, magbilog ka muna ng giniling na karne hanggang sa lumapot at humugis bola. "
Natural Translation
Before frying, first shape the ground meat into balls until it thickens and forms a sphere.
Literal Translation
Before fry, form-into-circles you first of ground meat until thicken and form ball.
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