mag-anibersaryo
to celebrate an anniversary
From root: anibersaryo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-anibersaryo
nag-a-ni-ber-SAR-yo
celebrated an anniversary
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aanibersaryo
nag-a-a-ni-ber-SAR-yo
celebrating an anniversary
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aanibersaryo
mag-a-a-ni-ber-SAR-yo
will celebrate an anniversary
Usage Note
Mag-anibersaryo is used to describe the act of observing or celebrating an anniversary, ranging from romantic milestones to corporate or organizational foundations. While formal in its Spanish origin, it is the standard way to express the occasion in both casual and professional settings.
Examples
" Mag-aanibersaryo kami bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will celebrate our anniversary tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-celebrate-anniversary we tomorrow.
" Nais naming mag-anibersaryo sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
We desire to celebrate our anniversary in another country.
Literal Translation
Desire we celebrate-anniversary at other country.
" Kapag nag-anibersaryo kami, lagi kaming bumabalik sa restawran kung saan kami unang nagkakilala. "
Natural Translation
When we celebrate our anniversary, we always go back to the restaurant where we first met.
Literal Translation
When celebrate-anniversary we, always we returning to restaurant where we first met-each-other.
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