Usage Note
Dugo refers to blood and is used in common terms like 'madugo,' which can mean literally bloody or figuratively describe a difficult task. It also appears in cultural idioms like 'lukso ng dugo,' referring to an intuitive bond or recognition between relatives.
Examples
" May dugo sa kamay mo. "
Natural Translation
There's blood on your hand.
Literal Translation
Have blood on hand your.
" May dugo sa sugat niya. "
Natural Translation
There is blood on his wound.
Literal Translation
Have blood on wound his/her.
" Sabi ng matatanda, may lukso ng dugo kaya agad mong nakikilala ang kamag-anak kahit hindi pa kayo nagkikita. "
Natural Translation
The elders say there's a blood bond, which is why you immediately recognize a relative even if you've never met.
Literal Translation
Said of elders, have leap of blood so immediately you recognize the relative even not yet you meeting.
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