magbuwag
magbuwág with stress marks
to dismantle
From root: buwag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbuwag
nag-bu-WAG
dismantled
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubuwag
nag-bu-bu-WAG
is dismantling
Future (Contemplated)
magbubuwag
mag-bu-bu-WAG
will dismantle
Usage Note
Magbuwag is the actor-focus form of buwag, used for pulling apart or demolishing both physical structures and abstract entities like organizations. It is especially common in political contexts when describing the dissolution of institutions or alliances.
Examples
" Magbuwag sila ng kubo. "
Natural Translation
They will dismantle the hut.
Literal Translation
Dismantle they of hut.
" Magbuwag sila ng lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
They will dismantle the old house.
Literal Translation
Dismantle they of old house.
" Nagpasya ang mga manggagawa na magbuwag ng lumang gusali upang maitayo ang bagong paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The workers decided to dismantle the old building so that the new school could be built.
Literal Translation
Decided the workers to dismantle of old building so-that be-built the new school.
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