humubog
humúbog with stress marks
to shape
From root: hubog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humubog
hu-MU-bog
shaped
Present (Incomplete)
humuhubog
hu-mu-HU-bog
is shaping
Future (Contemplated)
huhubog
hu-HU-bog
will shape
Usage Note
Humubog is the actor-focus infinitive of hubog, applying to molding clay, shaping dough, or any process of giving form to a pliable material with the shaper as the focus. It is widely used figuratively for forming character, habits, or values — paghubog ng kabataan is a common phrase in educational and civic discourse.
Examples
" Mahirap humubog ng putik. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to shape clay.
Literal Translation
Hard to-shape of clay.
" Mahirap humubog ng katawan nang walang sapat na ehersisyo. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to shape one's body without enough exercise.
Literal Translation
Hard to shape of body without enough exercise.
" Tungkulin ng bawat magulang na humubog sa kanilang mga anak upang maging responsable at maunawain. "
Natural Translation
It is every parent's duty to shape their children into responsible and understanding people.
Literal Translation
Duty of every parent to shape to their children to become responsible and understanding.
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