From root: araw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-araw
nag-A-raw
stayed in the sun
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aaraw
nag-a-A-raw
staying in the sun
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aaraw
mag-a-A-raw
will stay in the sun
Usage Note
Mag-araw is used when someone deliberately exposes themselves, a pet, or an object to direct sunlight, often for health benefits like Vitamin D or for drying purposes. It is most frequently heard in the context of a morning routine for infants or the elderly to improve their well-being.
Examples
" Mag-araw tayo sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
Let's stay in the sun in the morning.
Literal Translation
Stay-in-sun we in morning.
" Mag-araw tayo sa beach. "
Natural Translation
Let’s stay in the sun at the beach.
Literal Translation
Stay in sun we at beach.
" Pinapayuhan ng doktor na mag-araw ang sanggol tuwing umaga para makakuha ito ng sapat na bitamina mula sa sikat ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advises letting the baby stay in the sun every morning so that it gets enough vitamins from the sunlight.
Literal Translation
Advised by doctor that stay-in-sun the baby every morning to get it of enough vitamin from the shine of sun.
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