From root: tugtog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanugtog
na-nug-TOG
played an instrument
Present (Incomplete)
nanunugtog
na-nu-nug-TOG
playing an instrument
Future (Contemplated)
manunugtog
ma-nu-nug-TOG
will play an instrument
Usage Note
Manugtog is used when referring to the intentional act of playing an instrument, often in a more formal or dedicated manner compared to the general term 'tumugtog'. It focuses on the person's participation as a musician.
Examples
" Marunong siyang manugtog ng gitara. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to play the guitar.
Literal Translation
Know he to-play of guitar.
" Marunong siyang manugtog ng biyolin. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to play the violin.
Literal Translation
Know he to play of violin.
" Kahit pagod na siya, patuloy pa ring nanunugtog ang lola sa piyano tuwing gabi bago matulog. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is tired, grandmother still keeps playing the piano every night before sleeping.
Literal Translation
Even-though tired already she, continue still also playing the grandmother at piano every night before to-sleep.
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