From root: itlog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
initlog
i-nit-LOG
laid
Present (Incomplete)
iniitlog
i-ni-it-LOG
laying
Future (Contemplated)
iiitlog
i-i-it-LOG
will lay
Usage Note
Iitlog is used to describe the action of an animal laying an egg, focusing on the specific egg being produced. While primarily biological, it is most frequently encountered in agricultural settings or when discussing livestock like chickens.
Examples
" Iitlog ng manok ang itlog bukas. "
Natural Translation
The hen will lay the egg tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-lay by hen the egg tomorrow.
" Handa na ang ibon na iitlog ito. "
Natural Translation
The bird is ready to lay this as an egg.
Literal Translation
Ready now the bird [linker] to-egg this.
" Sinabi ng magsasaka na iitlog na ng inahin ang unang itlog nito sa loob ng bagong gawang pugad. "
Natural Translation
The farmer said the hen would soon lay its first egg inside the newly made nest.
Literal Translation
Said by farmer that will-lay already by hen the first egg its inside of newly made nest.
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