mahulog
mahúlog with stress marks
to fall
From root: hulog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nahulog
na-HU-log
fell
Present (Incomplete)
nahuhulog
na-hu-HU-log
is falling
Future (Contemplated)
mahuhulog
ma-hu-HU-log
will fall
Usage Note
Mahulog is the non-volitional actor-focus form of hulog, marked by the ma- prefix to signal an accidental or unintended fall. Because falling is rarely deliberate, this ma- form is the default for drops and tumbles, in contrast to the intentional conveyance sense captured by ihulog.
Examples
" Baka mahulog ang baso. "
Natural Translation
The glass might fall.
Literal Translation
Might fall the glass.
" Delikado mahulog mula sa mataas na hagdanan. "
Natural Translation
It is dangerous to fall from a high ladder.
Literal Translation
Dangerous to fall from at high ladder.
" Humawak ka nang mabuti sa gabay para hindi ka mahulog habang bumababa sa matarik na hagdan. "
Natural Translation
Hold on to the railing well so you don't fall while going down the steep stairs.
Literal Translation
Hold you well on railing so not you fall while going-down on steep stairs.
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