From root: aral
Usage Note
Mag-aaral is the Tagalog word for student. Use this to refer to someone enrolled in a school or university.
Examples
" Mabait ang mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The student is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the student.
" Ang mag-aaral ay nagbabasa ng libro. "
Natural Translation
The student is reading a book.
Literal Translation
The student is reading of book.
" Bawat mag-aaral na nagsisikap sa kanyang pag-aaral ay may magandang kinabukasang naghihintay sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Every student who works hard at their studies has a bright future waiting for them.
Literal Translation
Every student who strives in his study has bright future waiting for him.
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