From root: kulog
Usage Note
Pagkulog is the pag- nominalization of kulog (thunder), converting the phenomenon into a discrete, countable event — the act or instance of thunder sounding. It is used when the occurrence of thunder itself is the grammatical topic of a sentence, distinguishing a single clap from an ongoing stormy state.
Examples
" Malakas ang pagkulog kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The thunder was loud last night.
Literal Translation
Loud the thunder last-night.
" Narinig ko ang pagkulog. "
Natural Translation
I heard the occurrence of thunder.
Literal Translation
Heard I the occurrence-of-thunder.
" Hindi makatulog ang mga bata dahil sa malakas na pagkulog na sumabay sa malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
The children couldn't sleep because of the loud thunder that came with the heavy rain.
Literal Translation
Cannot sleep the children because of loud thunder that accompanied the heavy rain.
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