From root: dugo
Usage Note
Duguan describes a person or object that is covered in or stained with blood, such as after a fight or accident.
Examples
" Duguan ang kamay niya. "
Natural Translation
His hand is bloody.
Literal Translation
Blood-stained the hand his.
" Nakita nila ang duguan na aso. "
Natural Translation
They saw the blood-stained dog.
Literal Translation
Saw they the blood-stained that dog.
" Dinala nila sa ospital ang duguang lalaki na natagpuan sa gilid ng kalsada kagabi. "
Natural Translation
They brought to the hospital the bloodied man who was found at the side of the road last night.
Literal Translation
Brought they to hospital the blood-stained man who was-found at side of road last-night.
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