From root: takbo
Usage Note
Matakbo describes someone, often a child or an animal, who enjoys running or runs very frequently. Matakbo ang asong iyan kaya mahirap hulihin.
Examples
" Matakbo ang batang iyan. "
Natural Translation
That child loves to run.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-running the child-linker that.
" Ang aso ko ay matakbo talaga. "
Natural Translation
My dog is really prone to running.
Literal Translation
The dog my is prone-to-running really.
" Napakatakbo ng aming aso kaya kailangan namin siyang ikadena tuwing bukas ang pinto ng bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Our dog is so prone to running that we have to leash him whenever the yard gate is open.
Literal Translation
Very-prone-to-running of our dog so need we him-linker to-chain whenever open the gate of yard.
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