Buntogon

to conquer; to overcome; to defeatverb

Alternative meanings

to conquer
to overcome
to defeat
to master a difficulty
to gain control or achieve something difficult

Pronunciation

boon-TOH-gon

Root and affixes

From the root buntog, related to defeating, overcoming, or conquering. Buntogon focuses on the object being defeated or conquered.

Variants or conjugations

buntog = defeat / conquer
buntogon = conquer / defeat something
nabuntog = was defeated / overcome
pagbuntog = conquest / overcoming
madaog = to win / defeat

Related words and expressions

daog = win / defeat
labaw = surpass
sukol = resist / confront
kontrol = control
kasingkasing = heart

Meaning and usage notes

Use buntogon for conquering or overcoming challenges, enemies, territories, or difficulties. For romantically winning someone over, makuha ang kasingkasing, to win the heart, may sound more natural.