From root: ligo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naligo
na-LI-go
took a bath
Present (Incomplete)
naliligo
na-li-LI-go
taking a bath
Future (Contemplated)
maliligo
ma-li-LI-go
will take a bath
Usage Note
Maligo is used to describe the act of bathing oneself, which is an essential daily routine in the Philippines due to the tropical climate. It functions as an actor-focus verb and is most often used when discussing morning preparations or cooling off during a hot day.
Examples
" Maligo ka na. "
Natural Translation
Go take a bath now.
Literal Translation
Bathe you now.
" Masarap maligo sa malamig na tubig. "
Natural Translation
It feels good to bathe in cold water.
Literal Translation
Good bathe at cold-of water.
" Bago ako matulog, gusto kong maligo muna para mawala ang pagod ng buong maghapon. "
Natural Translation
Before I sleep, I want to take a bath first so the tiredness of the whole day goes away.
Literal Translation
Before I sleep, want I-to bathe first so disappear the tiredness of whole day.
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