Usage Note
Buno is the Tagalog term for wrestling or grappling — a physical contest where two people attempt to throw or pin each other. It can be a traditional sport or a street fight. Figuratively, makibuno means to engage in a struggle or confrontation, as in 'makibuno sa problema' (to wrestle with a problem).
Examples
" Mahilig sa buno ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The kids love wrestling.
Literal Translation
Fond in wrestle the kids.
" May buno ng mga lalaki doon. "
Natural Translation
There is a wrestling match of men there.
Literal Translation
There-is wrestle of (plural) man there.
" Bukod sa pisikal na buno, kailangan din nating makibuno sa mga suliranin ng buhay araw-araw nang hindi sumusuko. "
Natural Translation
Apart from physical wrestling, we also need to grapple with life's problems every day without giving up.
Literal Translation
Aside from physical wrestle, need also we to-grapple in the problems of life daily without giving-up.
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