From root: takbo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumakbo
tu-mak-BO
ran
Present (Incomplete)
tumatakbo
tu-ma-tak-BO
running
Future (Contemplated)
tatakbo
ta-tak-BO
will run
Usage Note
Tumakbo is used primarily for the physical act of running, but it is also the standard term for running for a political office. Additionally, it can describe the operation of a machine or the progression of a process, such as time or a project.
Examples
" Tumakbo siya papunta sa eskwela. "
Natural Translation
He ran toward the school.
Literal Translation
Ran he going to school.
" Mahirap tumakbo kung mabigat ang bag. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to run if the bag is heavy.
Literal Translation
Hard run if heavy the bag.
" Nang marinig niyang umuulan, agad siyang tumakbo papuntang bahay para hindi mabasa ang mga papel niya. "
Natural Translation
When he heard that it was raining, he immediately ran toward the house so his papers would not get wet.
Literal Translation
When heard he raining, immediately he ran going-to house so not get-wet the papers his.
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