From root: takbo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinakbo
ti-nak-BO
ran a distance
Present (Incomplete)
tinatakbo
ti-na-tak-BO
is running a distance
Future (Contemplated)
tatakbuhin
ta-tak-bu-HIN
will run a distance
Usage Note
Takbuhin is used when a specific distance, route, or destination is the object of the action, emphasizing the completion of that stretch. It is frequently used in discussions about athletic goals, races, or measurable paths to be covered by running.
Examples
" Takbuhin mo ang tatlong kilometro. "
Natural Translation
Run the three kilometers.
Literal Translation
Run you the three kilometers.
" Kailangan mong takbuhin ang limang kilometro. "
Natural Translation
You need to run five kilometers.
Literal Translation
Need you run the five kilometers.
" Kahit pagod na siya, tinakbo pa rin niya ang buong ruta dahil ayaw niyang sumuko bago matapos ang karera. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was already tired, he still ran the whole route because he didn't want to give up before the race ended.
Literal Translation
Even tired already he, ran still he the whole route because not-want he give-up before end the race.
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