From root: artista
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-artista
nag-ar-TIS-ta
became an actor
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aartista
nag-a-ar-TIS-ta
becoming an actor
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aartista
mag-a-ar-TIS-ta
will become an actor
Usage Note
Mag-artista is used when someone pursues or aspires to have a career in acting or the entertainment industry. It specifically refers to the act of joining 'showbiz' and becoming a public figure in Philippine media.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-artista balang araw. "
Natural Translation
I want to become an actor someday.
Literal Translation
Want I to-become-actor some day.
" Pangarap niyang mag-artista sa pelikula. "
Natural Translation
His dream is to become a movie actor.
Literal Translation
Dream his to-become-actor in movie.
" Nag-aral muna siya nang mabuti bago nagdesisyong mag-artista, dahil alam niyang mahirap ang buhay sa showbiz. "
Natural Translation
She studied hard first before deciding to become an actor, because she knew that life in showbiz is hard.
Literal Translation
Studied first she well before decided to-become-actor, because knew she hard the life in showbiz.
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