From root: bundok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbundok
nag-bun-DOK
stayed in the mountains
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubundok
nag-bu-bun-DOK
is staying in the mountains
Future (Contemplated)
magbubundok
mag-bu-bun-DOK
will stay in the mountains
Usage Note
Magbundok is used to describe the act of retreating to or living in the mountains, often implying a long-term stay for seclusion or to join a movement. It is less about recreational hiking and more about a significant change in lifestyle or seeking refuge.
Examples
" Natakot silang magbundok. "
Natural Translation
They were afraid to stay in the mountains.
Literal Translation
Afraid they to-stay-in-mountains.
" Napilitan silang magbundok dahil sa giyera. "
Natural Translation
They were forced to hide/stay in the mountains because of the war.
Literal Translation
Forced they to stay-in-mountains because of war.
" Maraming magsasaka ang napilitang magbundok noong panahon ng digmaan upang makaiwas sa mga sundalo. "
Natural Translation
Many farmers were forced to take refuge in the mountains during the war in order to escape the soldiers.
Literal Translation
Many farmers the forced to-stay-in-mountains during time of war so-that to-escape from the soldiers.
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