From root: barko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbarko
nag-bar-KO
traveled by ship
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabarko
nag-ba-bar-KO
traveling by ship
Future (Contemplated)
magbabarko
mag-ba-bar-KO
will travel by ship
Usage Note
Magbarko is used when discussing travel by ship across the islands of the Philippines or when pursuing a career as a seafarer. It typically suggests a significant journey or long-term employment on a vessel rather than a short boat ride.
Examples
" Gusto kong magbarko balang araw. "
Natural Translation
I want to travel by ship someday.
Literal Translation
Want I to-travel-by-ship some day.
" Matagal magbarko papunta sa isla. "
Natural Translation
It takes a long time to travel by ship to the island.
Literal Translation
Long-time to-travel-by-ship going-to to island.
" Nagbarko ang aking tatay papuntang ibang bansa upang magtrabaho, kaya bihira siyang nakakauwi sa amin. "
Natural Translation
My father traveled by ship to another country to work, so he rarely gets to come home to us.
Literal Translation
Traveled-by-ship the my father going-to other country in-order-to work, so rare he can-go-home to us.
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