From root: gulo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naggulo
nag-gu-LO
caused a mess
Present (Incomplete)
naggugulo
nag-gu-gu-LO
causing a mess
Future (Contemplated)
magugulo
ma-gu-gu-LO
will cause a mess
Usage Note
Magguló is used to describe the act of creating physical disorder, making a mess, or causing trouble in a particular setting. It often implies a level of disruption, whether it is children scattering toys or someone intentionally causing a commotion.
Examples
" Huwag kang maggulo dito. "
Natural Translation
Don't make a mess here.
Literal Translation
Don't you cause-a-mess here.
" Ayaw kong magguló sa kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to cause a mess in the room.
Literal Translation
Not-want I cause-a-mess in room.
" Ayaw ng nanay na maggulo ang mga bata sa sala habang may bisita silang dumadalaw. "
Natural Translation
The mother doesn't want the kids making a mess in the living room while they have a guest visiting.
Literal Translation
Not-want of mother that cause-a-mess the plural children in living-room while there-is guest they visiting.
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