kabugin
kabugín with stress marks
to dominate [someone]
From root: kabog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinabog
ki-NA-bog
dominated
Present (Incomplete)
kinakabog
ki-na-KA-bog
is being dominated
Future (Contemplated)
kakabugin
ka-ka-bu-GIN
will be dominated
Usage Note
Kabugin is the object-focus -in form of kabog, used exclusively in its slang register meaning to crush or dominate a competitor, with the person or team on the losing end as the grammatical focus. It retains the onomatopoeic impact of the root's original sense of a loud, overwhelming thud, and is widespread in gaming, esports, and sports commentary.
Examples
" Gusto naming kabugin ang kalaban. "
Natural Translation
We want to crush the opponent.
Literal Translation
Want we dominate the opponent.
" Nais nila na kabugin ang lahat ng kalaban. "
Natural Translation
They desire to dominate all opponents.
Literal Translation
Desire they to dominate the all of opponent.
" Kung magsasanay tayo araw-araw, tiyak na kakabugin natin ang ibang koponan sa darating na paligsahan. "
Natural Translation
If we practice every day, we will surely dominate the other teams in the upcoming competition.
Literal Translation
If will-practice we daily, sure that will-dominate we the other team in coming competition.
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