From root: disenyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdisenyo
nag-di-SEN-yo
designed
Present (Incomplete)
nagdidisenyo
nag-di-di-SEN-yo
designing
Future (Contemplated)
magdidisenyo
mag-di-di-SEN-yo
will design
Usage Note
Magdisenyo is used when referring to the creative process of making plans or artistic layouts for things like clothing, buildings, or digital graphics. It is an actor-focus verb, placing the emphasis on the person who is performing the design work.
Examples
" Gusto kong magdisenyo ng damit. "
Natural Translation
I want to design clothes.
Literal Translation
Want I to-design of clothes.
" Nagsimula na siyang magdisenyo ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
He has started to design the house.
Literal Translation
Started already he to design of house.
" Matapos magtapos sa kolehiyo, nagsimula siyang magdisenyo ng mga gusali para sa isang malaking kumpanya sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
After graduating from college, she began designing buildings for a large company in Manila.
Literal Translation
After graduate at college, started she to-design of plural building for one big company in Manila.
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