From root: Agosto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-Agosto
nag-a-GOS-to
spent August
Present (Incomplete)
nag-a-Agosto
nag-a-a-GOS-to
spending August
Future (Contemplated)
mag-a-Agosto
mag-a-a-GOS-to
will spend August
Usage Note
Mag-Agosto is used to describe the act of spending the month of August in a particular place or manner, often in the context of vacations or seasonal stays. This construction is common for any month of the year when planning extended trips.
Examples
" Mag-Agosto kami sa Japan. "
Natural Translation
We'll spend August in Japan.
Literal Translation
Spend-August we in Japan.
" Gusto ni nanay mag-Agosto sa Japan. "
Natural Translation
My mother wants to spend August in Japan.
Literal Translation
Want of mother spend-August in Japan.
" Gusto ni nanay mag-Agosto sa Japan para makita ang mga palabas habang nasa bakasyon pa kami. "
Natural Translation
Mom wants to spend August in Japan so she can see the shows while we're still on vacation.
Literal Translation
Want of mother spend-August in Japan to see the shows while at vacation still we.
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