From root: bagyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbagyo
nag-bag-YO
had a storm
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabagyo
nag-ba-bag-YO
is having a storm
Future (Contemplated)
magbabagyo
mag-ba-bag-YO
will have a storm
Usage Note
Magbagyo is used when describing the occurrence of a storm or typhoon in an area, often appearing in impersonal weather-related statements. It is frequently used in its contemplated aspect, 'magbabagyo,' when warning others about an approaching typhoon.
Examples
" Baka magbagyo ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
It might storm this week.
Literal Translation
Maybe have-storm this week.
" Ayaw naming magbagyo sa kasal. "
Natural Translation
We don't want a storm to happen at the wedding.
Literal Translation
Not-want we have-storm at-the wedding.
" Inihanda na namin ang pagkain at kandila dahil sinabi sa balita na magbabagyo raw nang matindi sa katimugan. "
Natural Translation
We already prepared food and candles because the news said a severe storm would hit the south.
Literal Translation
Prepared already we the food and candle because said in news that will-storm reportedly strongly in south.
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