mauntog
mauntóg with stress marks
to bump one's head
From root: untog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nauntog
na-un-TOG
bumped head
Present (Incomplete)
nauuntog
na-u-un-TOG
is bumping head
Future (Contemplated)
mauuntog
ma-u-un-TOG
will bump head
Usage Note
Mauntog is the potentive actor-focus form of untog, conveying accidental or unintentional head-bumping — the ma- prefix signals that the action happens to the subject rather than being performed intentionally. It is common in cautionary warnings about low doorframes, shelves, or overhead hazards.
Examples
" Baka mauntog ka sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
You might bump your head on the door.
Literal Translation
Maybe bump-head you on door.
" Madaling mauntog sa mababang kisame kapag ikaw ay matangkad. "
Natural Translation
It is easy to bump your head on the low ceiling if you are tall.
Literal Translation
Easy to bump head on low ceiling when you tall.
" Mag-ingat ka sa ilalim ng hagdan dahil madaling mauntog ang sinumang hindi yuyuko habang naglalakad. "
Natural Translation
Be careful under the stairs because anyone who doesn't duck while walking can easily bump their head.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you under of stairs because easy to-bump-head the whoever not will-duck while walking.
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