From root: away
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-away
nag-a-WAY
fought each other
Present (Incomplete)
nag-aaway
nag-a-a-WAY
fighting each other
Future (Contemplated)
mag-aaway
mag-a-a-WAY
will fight each other
Usage Note
Mag-away is used to describe a quarrel or argument, whether verbal or physical, typically between people who have a relationship like friends, siblings, or partners. It implies a reciprocal action where both parties are involved in the conflict.
Examples
" Huwag tayong mag-away. "
Natural Translation
Let's not fight.
Literal Translation
Don't we fight.
" Ayaw naming mag-away dahil sa pera. "
Natural Translation
We don't want to fight because of money.
Literal Translation
Dislike we fight because at money.
" Madalas siyang mag-away ng kapatid niya noong bata pa, ngunit ngayon ay matalik na silang magkaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He and his sibling often fought when they were young, but now they are close friends.
Literal Translation
Often he fight-each-other with sibling his when child still, but now are close already they friends.
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