From root: bago
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbago
nag-BA-go
changed
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabago
nag-ba-BA-go
changing
Future (Contemplated)
magbabago
mag-ba-BA-go
will change
Usage Note
Magbago describes a personal transformation in character or a shift in one's life direction, frequently used in the context of New Year's resolutions.
Examples
" Gusto kong magbago. "
Natural Translation
I want to change.
Literal Translation
Want I to-change.
" Gusto niyang magbago. "
Natural Translation
He wants to change.
Literal Translation
Want he change.
" Nangako siyang magbabago ngayong taon, ngunit napakahirap iwanan ang mga lumang ugali niya. "
Natural Translation
He promised to change this year, but it is so hard to leave behind his old habits.
Literal Translation
Promised he-that will-change this year, but very-hard to-leave the old habits his.
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