From root: amo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-amo
nag-A-mo
worked for a master
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aamo
nag-A-a-mo
working for a master
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aamo
mag-A-a-mo
will work for a master
Usage Note
Mag-amo is used to describe the act of working under a specific master or employer, often in the context of domestic service. It implies a direct hierarchical relationship where one is serving an individual 'amo' or boss.
Examples
" Ayaw niyang mag-amo. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to work for a master.
Literal Translation
Dislike he work-for-a-master.
" Ayaw niyang mag-amo sa mayaman. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to work for a rich man.
Literal Translation
Dislike she work-for-at rich-person.
" Kahit mahirap ang buhay, mas pinili niyang magnegosyo kaysa mag-amo sa ibang tao habang buhay. "
Natural Translation
Even though life was hard, he chose to run a business rather than work for someone else his whole life.
Literal Translation
Even though hard the life, more chose he do-business than work-for-a-master at other person whole life.
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