From root: kalabaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkalabaw
nag-ka-la-BAW
worked like a carabao
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakalabaw
nag-ka-ka-la-BAW
working like a carabao
Future (Contemplated)
magkakalabaw
mag-ka-ka-la-BAW
will work like a carabao
Usage Note
Magkalabaw is used to describe working with extreme diligence and stamina, similar to the tireless nature of a water buffalo in the fields. It often carries a connotation of heavy manual labor or pushing oneself to the limit of physical endurance.
Examples
" Nagkalabaw ako buong araw kahapon. "
Natural Translation
I worked extremely hard all day yesterday.
Literal Translation
Worked-like-carabao I whole day yesterday.
" Kailangan mong magkalabaw para kumita ng pera. "
Natural Translation
You need to work extremely hard to earn money.
Literal Translation
Need you to-work-like-carabao to earn of money.
" Nagkakalabaw ang aking ama sa bukid araw-araw para lang makapagpaaral sa amin hanggang sa kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
My father works extremely hard in the field every single day just so he could send us to school all the way through college.
Literal Translation
Working-like-carabao the my father in field every-day just so could-send-to-school to us until to college.
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