From root: aral
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-aral
nag-A-ral
studied
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aaral
nag-a-A-ral
is studying
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aaral
mag-a-A-ral
will study
Usage Note
Mag-aral is used to refer to the formal process of studying in school or learning a specific subject or skill. It is an actor-focus verb that is widely applicable in both academic contexts and informal conversations about self-improvement.
Examples
" Mag-aral kang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
Study well.
Literal Translation
Study you-link well.
" Dapat tayong mag-aral para sa pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
We should study for the exam.
Literal Translation
Should we-link to study for to exam.
" Habang nag-aaral siya sa kolehiyo, nagtatrabaho rin siya sa gabi para matustusan ang kanyang gastusin. "
Natural Translation
While he studies in college, he also works at night to cover his expenses.
Literal Translation
While studying he in college, working also he at night to cover the his expense.
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