From root: lilok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglilok
nag-li-LOK
carved
Present (Incomplete)
naglililok
nag-li-li-LOK
carving
Future (Contemplated)
maglililok
mag-li-li-LOK
will carve
Usage Note
Maglilok is used when referring to the artistic act of carving or sculpting materials like wood, stone, or ivory. It implies a sense of craftsmanship and is often used in the context of traditional arts or professional sculpture.
Examples
" Gusto kong matutong maglilok. "
Natural Translation
I want to learn to carve.
Literal Translation
Want I to-learn carve.
" Natuto siyang maglilok ng kahoy. "
Natural Translation
He learned how to carve wood.
Literal Translation
Learned he to carve of wood.
" Mula pagkabata pa lamang ay marunong nang maglilok ng kahoy ang mga mananggete sa aming nayon. "
Natural Translation
Since childhood, the toddy gatherers in our village have already known how to carve wood.
Literal Translation
From childhood still only is know already carve of wood the plural toddy-gatherers at our village.
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