magbuno
magbunô with stress marks
to wrestle
From root: buno
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbuno
nag-bu-NO
wrestled
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubuno
nag-bu-bu-NO
is wrestling
Future (Contemplated)
magbubuno
mag-bu-bu-NO
will wrestle
Usage Note
Magbuno is the actor-focus infinitive of buno, used for wrestling or grappling — physical contests where two people try to throw or pin each other. The word extends naturally into figurative speech, applying to struggling with a difficult problem or challenge. Buno is also a native Filipino martial art emphasizing wrestling and takedowns.
Examples
" Magbuno tayo sa damuhan. "
Natural Translation
Let's wrestle on the grass.
Literal Translation
Wrestle we at grass.
" Magbuno ang dalawang bata sa damuhan. "
Natural Translation
The two children wrestle on the grass.
Literal Translation
Wrestle the two child at grass.
" Bawat gabi ay parang nagbubuno ako sa sarili kong takot bago ako makatulog dahil sa dami ng iniisip ko. "
Natural Translation
Every night it feels like I wrestle with my own fear before I can fall asleep because of how much is on my mind.
Literal Translation
Each night is like wrestling I with own my fear before I able-to-sleep because of much of thinking my.
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