From root: alahas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-alahas
nag-a-la-HAS
wore jewelry
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aalahas
nag-a-a-la-HAS
wearing jewelry
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aalahas
mag-a-a-la-HAS
will wear jewelry
Usage Note
Mag-alahas is used to describe the act of wearing or putting on jewelry, typically for formal occasions or to showcase one's finery. It often implies a deliberate effort to look elegant or wealthy through accessories.
Examples
" Mag-alahas ka ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Wear jewelry now.
Literal Translation
Wear-jewelry you now.
" Gusto niyang mag-alahas sa kasal. "
Natural Translation
She wants to wear jewelry at the wedding.
Literal Translation
Want she wear-jewelry at wedding.
" Mas gusto kong mag-alahas ng simple kaysa sa magsuot ng sobrang mamahaling kuwintas sa party. "
Natural Translation
I prefer to wear simple jewelry rather than put on an overly expensive necklace at the party.
Literal Translation
More like I wear-jewelry of simple than to wear of very expensive necklace at party.
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