From root: doble
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdoble
nag-do-BLE
doubled
Present (Incomplete)
nagdodoble
nag-do-do-BLE
doubling
Future (Contemplated)
magdodoble
mag-do-do-BLE
will double
Usage Note
Magdoble is commonly used when talking about doubling an amount, effort, or even layers of clothing, and can also refer to working a double shift at a job.
Examples
" Magdoble ka ng ingat. "
Natural Translation
Double your caution.
Literal Translation
Double you of care.
" Kailangan mong magdoble ng ingat sa pagmamaneho. "
Natural Translation
You need to double your caution while driving.
Literal Translation
Need you to-double of care in driving.
" Kapag malapit na ang Pasko, nagdodoble ang mga drayber ng biyahe para mas malaki ang kita. "
Natural Translation
When Christmas is near, the drivers double their trips so their earnings are bigger.
Literal Translation
When near already the Christmas, double the drivers of trips so more big the earnings.
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