From root: lilok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nililok
ni-LI-lok
carved
Present (Incomplete)
nilililok
ni-li-LI-lok
is carving
Future (Contemplated)
lililukin
li-li-lu-KIN
will carve
Usage Note
Lilukin is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific material or object being transformed into a sculpture or artwork. It is most commonly associated with traditional Filipino craftsmanship, such as woodcarving or the making of religious icons (santos).
Examples
" Lilukin mo ang sabon. "
Natural Translation
Carve the soap.
Literal Translation
Carve you the soap.
" Nagsimulang lilukin ni Lola ang kahoy. "
Natural Translation
Grandma started to carve the wood.
Literal Translation
Started-to carve by Grandma the wood.
" Buong pag-iingat na lilukin ng artesano ang kahoy hanggang maging isang magandang imahe ng santo. "
Natural Translation
The artisan will carve the wood with great care until it becomes a beautiful image of a saint.
Literal Translation
Whole care carve by artisan the wood until become a beautiful image of saint.
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