From root: itlog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nangitlog
na-ngit-LOG
laid eggs
Present (Incomplete)
nangingitlog
na-ngi-ngit-LOG
laying eggs
Future (Contemplated)
mangingitlog
ma-ngi-ngit-LOG
will lay eggs
Usage Note
Mangitlog is primarily used to describe the biological act of animals like chickens or birds laying eggs. It is a standard term in agricultural contexts and is generally not used for humans except in very specific slang or metaphorical situations.
Examples
" Mangingitlog ang manok bukas. "
Natural Translation
The chicken will lay eggs tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-lay-eggs the chicken tomorrow.
" Oras na para mangitlog ang pagong. "
Natural Translation
It is time for the turtle to lay eggs.
Literal Translation
Time already for lay-eggs the turtle.
" Tuwing umaga ay tinitingnan ng magsasaka ang pugad upang malaman kung nangitlog na ang mga inahing manok. "
Natural Translation
Every morning the farmer checks the nest to find out whether the hens have already laid eggs.
Literal Translation
Every morning checks by the farmer the nest in-order to-know if laid-eggs already the hen chickens.
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