From root: bulaklak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nambulaklak
nam-bu-lak-LAK
bloomed
Present (Incomplete)
nambubulaklak
nam-bu-bu-lak-LAK
blooming
Future (Contemplated)
mambubulaklak
mam-bu-bu-lak-LAK
will bloom
Usage Note
Mambulaklak is used when describing plants or trees that are in the process of producing flowers. It is most frequently encountered in descriptive or literary contexts to signify natural growth and the peak of a flowering season.
Examples
" Nambulaklak na ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
The plant has bloomed.
Literal Translation
Bloomed already the plant.
" Nagsisimula na mambulaklak ang mga rosas. "
Natural Translation
The roses are starting to bloom.
Literal Translation
Starting already to bloom the flowers roses.
" Pagdating ng tag-araw, nambubulaklak ang mga punong kaymito sa hardin at napupuno ng kulay ang buong bakuran. "
Natural Translation
When summer arrives, the star apple trees in the garden bloom and the whole yard fills with color.
Literal Translation
Upon-arrival of summer, blooming the trees star-apple in garden and filled with color the whole yard.
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