From root: buo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbuo
nag-bu-O
assembled
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubuo
nag-bu-bu-O
assembling
Future (Contemplated)
magbubuo
mag-bu-bu-O
will assemble
Usage Note
Magbuo is used when assembling physical objects like puzzles or furniture, but it also applies to abstract concepts like forming an idea or a plan. It implies bringing separate parts together to create a single, complete unit or whole.
Examples
" Tulungan mo akong magbuo ng plano. "
Natural Translation
Help me put together a plan.
Literal Translation
Help you me to-assemble of plan.
" Mahilig siyang magbuo ng mga puzzle. "
Natural Translation
He likes to assemble puzzles.
Literal Translation
Fond he assemble of puzzle.
" Bago kami magsimula ng proyekto, kailangan munang magbuo ng malinaw na plano na susundin ng buong pangkat. "
Natural Translation
Before we start the project, we first need to form a clear plan that the whole team will follow.
Literal Translation
Before we start of project, need first to-form of clear plan that will-follow of whole team.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workWord family
buo has 10 related forms built from the same root.
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Tagalog vs Filipino: What's the Difference & Which to Learn
Tagalog and Filipino aren't the same language — but they overlap almost completely. Here's the real difference and which one you should actually learn.
Po and Opo in Tagalog: Where to Put Them Right
Po and opo confuse learners — but placement follows one rule. Where po goes in a sentence, why it's opo not 'oo po', and the pronoun shift to learn.
Na vs -ng in Tagalog: The Linker Rule Made Simple
When do you use na vs -ng in Tagalog? One simple rule, with clear examples, memory tips, and common mistakes explained for English-speaking beginners.
How to Say "I Love You" in Tagalog: Phrases & Meaning
Learn how to say I love you in Tagalog. Mahal kita, Iniibig kita, and Filipino terms of endearment for partners, family, and friends — with cultural notes.