From root: anim
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-anim
nag-A-nim
made six
Present (Incomplete)
nag-a-anim
nag-a-A-nim
making six
Future (Contemplated)
mag-a-anim
mag-a-A-nim
will make six
Usage Note
Mag-anim is used when performing an action to reach a total of six or when preparing items in sets of six. It is typically used in specific contexts involving counting, grouping, or organizing objects into that specific quantity.
Examples
" Mag-anim tayo sa hilera. "
Natural Translation
Let's make it six in the row.
Literal Translation
Make-six we in row.
" Puwede tayong mag-anim sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
We can make (it) six at the table.
Literal Translation
Can we-of make-six at table.
" Kung mag-aanim tayo sa bawat hanay, magkakasya ang lahat ng silya sa maliit na bulwagan. "
Natural Translation
If we arrange six per row, all the chairs will fit in the small hall.
Literal Translation
If will-make-six we in each row, will-fit the all of chairs in small hall.
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