hubog
húbog with stress marks
shape
Usage Note
Hubog means both the physical shape or form of something and the act of molding or shaping it. It is widely used in art, craftsmanship, body descriptions, and education — 'paghubog ng ugali' (shaping character) is a common figurative expression for moral formation, especially in the context of parenting and teaching.
Examples
" Maganda ang hubog nito. "
Natural Translation
Its shape is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the shape its.
" Ang hubog ng palayok ay ginawa ng maingat ng manggugupit. "
Natural Translation
The shape of the clay pot was carefully made by the craftsman.
Literal Translation
The shape of-the clay-pot is made-by carefully of-the craftsman.
" Ang tamang paghubog ng ugali ng bata ay nagsisimula sa tahanan bago pa siya pumasok sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The proper shaping of a child's character begins at home even before he enters school.
Literal Translation
The right shaping of character of child is begins at home before yet he enters at school.
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