pabilog
in a circular way
From root: bilog
Usage Note
Pabilog is used to describe movements or arrangements that follow a circular path or pattern. For example, humulma nang pabilog means to shape something into a circle.
Examples
" Umupo tayo nang pabilog. "
Natural Translation
Let's sit in a circle.
Literal Translation
Sit we in-a-way circular.
" Maglakad tayo nang pabilog. "
Natural Translation
Let's walk in a circular way.
Literal Translation
Walk let-us in-a-way circular.
" Inayos ng guro ang mga upuan nang pabilog para mas madaling magkaharapan ang mga mag-aaral habang nagtatalakayan. "
Natural Translation
The teacher arranged the chairs in a circle so the students could face each other more easily during the discussion.
Literal Translation
Arranged by-teacher the chairs in-a-way circular for more easily face-each-other the students while discussing.
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