From root: Martes
Usage Note
Martes-martes indicates a recurring activity or event that happens every Tuesday. Martes-martes ang punta namin sa palengke means we go to the market every Tuesday.
Examples
" Martes-martes kaming nagsisimba. "
Natural Translation
We go to church every Tuesday.
Literal Translation
Every-Tuesday we go-to-church.
" Martes-martes kaming naglilinis ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
We clean the house every Tuesday.
Literal Translation
Every-Tuesday we clean the house.
" Martes-martes na dumadalaw ang doktor sa aming baryo upang tingnan ang kalusugan ng mga matatanda at mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Every Tuesday the doctor visits our village to check on the health of the elderly and the children.
Literal Translation
Every-Tuesday visiting the doctor to our village in-order-to check the health of-the elderly and the children.
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