From root: edad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-edad
nag-e-DAD
aged
Present (Incomplete)
nag-e-edad
nag-e-e-DAD
aging
Future (Contemplated)
mag-e-edad
mag-e-e-DAD
will age
Usage Note
Mag-edad is used to describe the act of reaching a specific age or the process of getting older, often appearing in more formal contexts or when specifying a milestone. It is frequently followed by a specific number, such as in 'mag-edad ng limampu' to reach fifty years old.
Examples
" Lahat tayo ay mag-eedad. "
Natural Translation
We will all grow older.
Literal Translation
All we are will-age.
" Mahirap mag-edad kung walang ipon. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to age if there are no savings.
Literal Translation
Hard age if none savings.
" Habang nag-eedad ang aking mga magulang, mas nakikita ko kung gaano sila kahalaga sa akin. "
Natural Translation
As my parents grow older, I see more and more how important they are to me.
Literal Translation
While are-aging the my plural parents, more see I how they important to me.
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