From root: lilok
Usage Note
Nililok describes an object that has been shaped or decorated through carving.
Examples
" Nililok na ang bato. "
Natural Translation
The stone has been carved.
Literal Translation
Carved already the stone.
" Maganda ang nililok na estatuwa. "
Natural Translation
The carved statue is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the carved statue.
" Ang nililok na imahen sa simbahan ay gawa ng isang manlililok na taga-Paete. "
Natural Translation
The carved image in the church was made by a sculptor from Paete.
Literal Translation
The carved image in church is made of a sculptor that from-Paete.
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