From root: takbo
Usage Note
Pagtakbo refers to the physical activity or the act of participating in a race. Pagtakbo ang kaniyang paboritong ehersisyo.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagtakbo sa init. "
Natural Translation
Running in the heat is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the running in heat.
" Ang pagtakbo ay mahusay na ehersisyo. "
Natural Translation
Running is a great exercise.
Literal Translation
The running-act is good exercise.
" Ang pagtakbo tuwing umaga ay hindi lamang nagpapalakas ng katawan kundi nagpapagaan din ng isip. "
Natural Translation
Running every morning not only strengthens the body but also lightens the mind.
Literal Translation
The running every morning [topic] not only strengthens of body but lightens also of mind.
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