magtalukbong
magtalukbóng with stress marks
to veil oneself
From root: talukbong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtalukbong
nag-ta-luk-BONG
veiled
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatalukbong
nag-ta-ta-luk-BONG
is veiling
Future (Contemplated)
magtatalukbong
mag-ta-ta-luk-BONG
will veil
Usage Note
Magtalukbong is the actor-focus form of talukbong, the act of covering one's head with a veil or cloth. It carries a solemn or ceremonial tone, associated with mourning, religious rites, and traditional dress rather than everyday headwear.
Examples
" Nais niyang magtalukbong sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
She wants to veil herself in church.
Literal Translation
Want she to-veil-oneself in church.
" Gusto niyang magtalukbong dahil sa tindi ng hiya. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to veil/cover themselves up because of extreme embarrassment.
Literal Translation
Want he/she to-veil-oneself because of intensity of shame.
" Bilang pagpapakita ng paggalang, nagtalukbong ang mga babae bago pumasok sa banal na pook ng dalanginan. "
Natural Translation
As a show of respect, the women veiled themselves before entering the sacred place of prayer.
Literal Translation
As showing of respect, veiled-oneself the women before enter to sacred place of prayer.
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