Martes
Martés with stress marks
Tuesday
Usage Note
Martes is typically used with 'sa' for an upcoming Tuesday, 'noong' for a past Tuesday, or 'tuwing' to indicate a recurring event every Tuesday.
Examples
" Pupunta ako sa Martes. "
Natural Translation
I'll go on Tuesday.
Literal Translation
Will-go I on Tuesday.
" May pulong kami sa Martes. "
Natural Translation
We have a meeting on Tuesday.
Literal Translation
Have meeting we on Tuesday.
" Tuwing Martes ay may libreng klase sa sayaw na sinasalihan ko kasama ang mga kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
Every Tuesday there's a free dance class that I join together with my friends.
Literal Translation
Every Tuesday there-is free class in dance that join I with the friends my.
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