From root: banda
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbanda
nag-BAN-da
played in a band
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabanda
nag-ba-BAN-da
playing in a band
Future (Contemplated)
magbabanda
mag-ba-BAN-da
will play in a band
Usage Note
Magbanda is used to describe the act of forming or being an active member of a musical band, often implying regular practice or gigging. It is a common term among students and local musicians when discussing their musical hobbies or careers.
Examples
" Gusto kong magbanda. "
Natural Translation
I want to play in a band.
Literal Translation
Want I to-play-in-a-band.
" Gusto niyang magbanda kasama ang mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He wants to play in a band with his friends.
Literal Translation
Want he to play in a band with the friends.
" Noong kolehiyo kami, nagbanda kami tuwing katapusan ng linggo para makaipon ng pang-tuition. "
Natural Translation
Back when we were in college, we played in a band every weekend to save up for tuition.
Literal Translation
When college we, played-in-a-band we every end of week to-be-able-to-save of for-tuition.
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