pag-aasawa
marriage or the state of being married
From root: asawa
Usage Note
Pag-aasawa refers to the institution or the act of being married. Pinag-iisipan niya ang pag-aasawa means he is thinking about marriage.
Examples
" Maaga siyang pumasok sa pag-aasawa. "
Natural Translation
She entered marriage early.
Literal Translation
Early she entered to marriage.
" Handa na siya sa pag-aasawa. "
Natural Translation
She is ready for marriage.
Literal Translation
Ready already she for marriage.
" Hindi dapat madaliin ang pag-aasawa sapagkat mahalagang handa muna ang dalawang tao sa magiging responsibilidad nila. "
Natural Translation
Marriage should not be rushed because it is important that both people are first ready for the responsibilities they will have.
Literal Translation
Not should be-rushed the marriage because important ready first the two people in will-be responsibility their.
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