From root: ate
Usage Note
Mag-ate identifies two females as having an older sister and younger sibling relationship. Mag-ate silang dalawa means they are sisters.
Examples
" Magkasama ang mag-ate. "
Natural Translation
The sisters are together.
Literal Translation
Together the sister-pair.
" Ang mag-ate ay magkamukha. "
Natural Translation
The sisters look alike.
Literal Translation
The sister-pair are identical.
" Tuwing Linggo ay magkasamang nagsisimba ang mag-ate bago sila mag-almusal sa paboritong karinderya nila. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday the two sisters go to church together before they have breakfast at their favorite eatery.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday is together go-to-church the sister-pair before they breakfast at favorite eatery their.
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