madugo
bloody or difficult
From root: dugo
Usage Note
Madugo literally means bloody but is frequently used figuratively to describe a very difficult or grueling task.
Examples
" Madugo ang sugat niya. "
Natural Translation
His wound is bloody.
Literal Translation
Bloody the wound his.
" Madugo ang pagsusulit na ibinigay ng guro. "
Natural Translation
The exam given by the teacher was difficult.
Literal Translation
Bloody the exam that given by teacher.
" Madugo ang naging laban, pero hindi sumuko ang koponan hanggang sa huling minuto. "
Natural Translation
The fight was grueling, but the team did not give up until the last minute.
Literal Translation
Bloody the became fight, but not gave-up the team until in last minute.
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