From root: bulok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nabulok
na-bu-LOK
rotted
Present (Incomplete)
nabubulok
na-bu-bu-LOK
rotting
Future (Contemplated)
mabubulok
ma-bu-bu-LOK
will rot
Usage Note
Mabulok is used to describe the natural process of biological decay in organic materials like food or plants, but it is also frequently used metaphorically to refer to societal corruption or the act of staying in one place for too long.
Examples
" Nabubulok na ang prutas. "
Natural Translation
The fruit is rotting already.
Literal Translation
Rotting already the fruit.
" Maaaring mabulok ang basura sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The trash outside might rot.
Literal Translation
Possible rot the trash at outside.
" Kung hindi mo ilalagay sa ref ang gulay, mabilis itong mabubulok dahil sa init ng panahon. "
Natural Translation
If you don't put the vegetables in the fridge, they will rot quickly because of the hot weather.
Literal Translation
If not you put in fridge the vegetables, fast this will-rot because of heat of weather.
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