From root: buo
Usage Note
Buong-buo is used for emphasis to state that an object is entirely intact or a person is fully committed.
Examples
" Buong-buo pa ang kek. "
Natural Translation
The cake is still completely whole.
Literal Translation
Completely-whole still the cake.
" Ang baso ay buong-buo pa. "
Natural Translation
The glass is still completely whole.
Literal Translation
The glass is completely-whole still.
" Buong-buo ang tiwala kong magtatagumpay siya, kaya hindi ako nag-alinlangang tulungan siya sa kaniyang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
My confidence that he would succeed was complete, so I did not hesitate to help him with his project.
Literal Translation
Completely-whole the confidence my that-will-succeed he, so not I hesitated help him in his project.
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