mang-istorbo
mang-istórbo with stress marks
to disturb
From root: istorbo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nang-istorbo
nang-is-TOR-bo
disturbed
Present (Incomplete)
nang-iistorbo
nang-i-is-TOR-bo
is disturbing
Future (Contemplated)
mang-iistorbo
mang-i-is-TOR-bo
will disturb
Usage Note
Mang-istorbo is the actor-focus mang- form of the Spanish-derived root istorbo, foregrounding the person doing the disturbing — mag-istorbo is also heard as an alternate form. The root carries the sense of being a persistent nuisance rather than a one-time disruption, and the object-focus partner istorbohin shifts focus to the person or activity being bothered.
Examples
" Ayaw kong mang-istorbo. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to disturb anyone.
Literal Translation
Dislike I-to disturb.
" Ayaw ko na mang-istorbo sa inyo. "
Natural Translation
I do not want to disturb you.
Literal Translation
Dislike I to disturb to you.
" Pasensya na kung mang-iistorbo ako, pero kailangan ko lang itanong kung saan ang opisina ng punongguro. "
Natural Translation
Sorry if I'm going to disturb you, but I just need to ask where the principal's office is.
Literal Translation
Sorry if will-disturb I, but need I only to-ask where the office of principal.
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