From root: aparador
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-aparador
nag-a-pa-ra-DOR
used a cabinet
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aaparador
nag-a-a-pa-ra-DOR
using a cabinet
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aaparador
mag-a-a-pa-ra-DOR
will use a cabinet
Usage Note
Mag-aparador is used when referring to the act of putting clothes or belongings into a cabinet or wardrobe for storage. It is relatively uncommon in daily speech, as Filipinos more frequently use the phrase 'maglagay sa aparador' (to put in the cabinet) instead.
Examples
" Kailangan kong mag-aparador ng damit. "
Natural Translation
I need to put my clothes in the cabinet.
Literal Translation
Need I to-use-cabinet of clothes.
" Kailangan ko nang mag-aparador para sa mga damit. "
Natural Translation
I really need to use a cabinet for my clothes.
Literal Translation
Need I already to use cabinet for the clothes.
" Pagkatapos labhan at tuyuin ang mga uniporme, inutusan ako ni Inay na mag-aparador agad bago dumilim. "
Natural Translation
After washing and drying the uniforms, Mom told me to put them in the cabinet right away before it got dark.
Literal Translation
After washing and drying the uniforms, ordered me by Mom to-use-cabinet immediately before darken.
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