makakaalaala
will be able to remember
From root: alaala
Usage Note
Makakaalaala focuses on the future potential or capacity of a person to recall specific information or events.
Examples
" Makakaalaala ka ba nito? "
Natural Translation
Will you be able to remember this?
Literal Translation
Will-be-able-to-remember you question of-this?
" Sino ang makakaalaala nito? "
Natural Translation
Who will be able to remember this?
Literal Translation
Who the will-be-able-to-remember of-this?
" Kahit lumipas ang maraming taon, makakaalaala pa rin siya sa bawat detalye ng kanilang unang pagkikita. "
Natural Translation
Even after many years pass, she will still be able to remember every detail of their first meeting.
Literal Translation
Even pass the many years, will-be-able-to-remember still she of every detail of their first meeting.
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