From root: luwad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagluwad
nag-LU-wad
worked with clay
Present (Incomplete)
nagluluwad
nag-lu-LU-wad
working with clay
Future (Contemplated)
magluluwad
mag-lu-LU-wad
will work with clay
Usage Note
Magluwad is used when referring to the specific craft of molding or shaping clay into pottery or figures. It is a technical term mostly used in artistic or traditional contexts and is not commonly heard in everyday casual conversation.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magluwad. "
Natural Translation
She knows how to work with clay.
Literal Translation
Knowledgeable she work-with-clay.
" Natuto siyang magluwad sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
She learned to work with clay at school.
Literal Translation
Learned he/she work with clay at school.
" Bago nagsimula ang palihan, tinuruan kami ng guro kung paano magluwad nang maayos at maingat. "
Natural Translation
Before the workshop started, the teacher taught us how to work with clay properly and carefully.
Literal Translation
Before started the workshop, taught us the teacher how to work-with-clay properly and carefully.
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