Usage Note
Ilog is frequently used with the preposition 'sa' to denote activities like washing or swimming, reflecting its central role in rural Philippine life. It also appears in official names using the 'Ilog + Name' format, such as Ilog Pasig.
Examples
" Naliligo ang mga bata sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
The children are bathing in the river.
Literal Translation
Bathing the children in river.
" Ang ilog ay umaagos. "
Natural Translation
The river is flowing.
Literal Translation
The river is flowing.
" Tuwing tag-init, naglalakad kami papunta sa ilog para magpalamig at maghuli ng maliliit na isda. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, we walk to the river to cool off and catch small fish.
Literal Translation
Every summer, walking we heading-towards to river to cool-off and catch of small fish.
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