From root: dugo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
idinugo
i-di-nu-GO
shed blood
Present (Incomplete)
idinudugo
i-di-nu-du-GO
shedding blood
Future (Contemplated)
idudugo
i-du-du-GO
will shed blood
Usage Note
Idugo is used when expressing the act of shedding or passing blood, often appearing in medical contexts or formal discussions regarding sacrifice. It is an object-focus verb where the blood itself is the direct object of the action.
Examples
" Handa siyang idugo ang sarili. "
Natural Translation
He is ready to shed his own blood.
Literal Translation
Ready he to-shed-blood the self.
" Handa siyang idugo ang kanyang dangal. "
Natural Translation
He is ready to shed blood for his honor.
Literal Translation
Ready he to-shed-blood the his honor.
" Sinabi ng pinuno na handa niyang idugo ang lahat para sa kalayaan ng kanyang bayan. "
Natural Translation
The leader said he is ready to shed everything for the freedom of his country.
Literal Translation
Said the leader that ready he to-shed-blood the all for the freedom of his country.
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