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buo

buô with stress marks

whole; entire; complete

adjective noun bu-O Native origin Less Common
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Usage Note

Buo describes something complete or undivided, commonly used in time expressions like 'buong araw' (the whole day) or for physical objects that are intact. It can also refer to being mentally or emotionally 'whole' or firm in one's decisions.

Examples

Beginner

" Buo pa ang tinapay. "

Natural Translation

The bread is still whole.

Literal Translation

Whole still the bread.

Intermediate

" Ipakita ang buo ng iyong plano. "

Natural Translation

Show the entirety/completeness of your plan.

Literal Translation

Show the whole of your plan.

Advanced

" Buo na ang loob niyang lumipat sa ibang bansa upang hanapin ang mas magandang kinabukasan. "

Natural Translation

She is now fully resolved to move to another country to seek a better future.

Literal Translation

Whole now the inner-self her to-move to another country in-order seek the more good future.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

bumuo AF VERB

to form

magbuo AF VERB

to assemble

mabuo AF VERB

to become whole

Object Focus Verbs

buuin OF VERB

to complete

ibuo OF VERB

to complete for someone

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