From root: ikot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-ikot
nag-i-KOT
went around
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iikot
nag-i-i-KOT
going around
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iikot
mag-i-i-KOT
will go around
Usage Note
Mag-ikot is used when one explores or goes around a specific area, such as a mall, a park, or a neighborhood, often for leisure or inspection. It suggests a casual or non-linear movement rather than a direct trip to a single destination.
Examples
" Mag-ikot tayo sa mall. "
Natural Translation
Let's go around the mall.
Literal Translation
Go-around we at mall.
" Gusto niyang mag-ikot sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to go around (tour) Manila.
Literal Translation
Want he/she-of go-around at Manila.
" Habang naghihintay sa biyahe, nag-ikot muna kami sa lumang bayan para tingnan ang mga simbahan at palengke. "
Natural Translation
While waiting for the trip, we first went around the old town to look at the churches and markets.
Literal Translation
While waiting at the-trip, went-around first we at old town to look the churches and market.
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