magdiksiyonaryo
to use a dictionary
From root: diksiyonaryo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdiksiyonaryo
nag-dik-si-yo-NAR-yo
used a dictionary
Present (Incomplete)
nagdidiksiyonaryo
nag-di-dik-si-yo-NAR-yo
using a dictionary
Future (Contemplated)
magdidiksiyonaryo
nag-di-dik-si-yo-NAR-yo
will use a dictionary
Usage Note
Magdiksiyonaryo describes the action of consulting a dictionary, a common habit for learners navigating the complexities of the language.
Examples
" Magdiksiyonaryo ka kapag mahirap ang salita. "
Natural Translation
Use a dictionary when a word is hard.
Literal Translation
Use-dictionary you when hard the word.
" Kailangan mong magdiksiyonaryo kung may tanong. "
Natural Translation
You need to use a dictionary if you have a question.
Literal Translation
Need you use-dictionary if there-is question.
" Sa tuwing nakakatagpo ako ng salitang hindi pamilyar, mas pipiliin kong magdiksiyonaryo kaysa basta na lang hulaan ang kahulugan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I come across an unfamiliar word, I would rather use a dictionary than just guess the meaning.
Literal Translation
In every encounter I of word not familiar, more choose I to use-dictionary than just guess the meaning.
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