From root: ilog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-ilog
nag-I-log
went to the river
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iilog
nag-i-I-log
going to the river
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iilog
mag-i-I-log
will go to the river
Usage Note
Mag-ilog is used when referring to the act of going to a river, typically for recreational activities like swimming or traditional tasks like washing clothes. It is a common expression in rural areas where the river serves as a central hub for community life.
Examples
" Mag-ilog tayo bukas. "
Natural Translation
Let's go to the river tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Go-to-river we tomorrow.
" Gusto nilang mag-ilog sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
They want to go to the river in the province.
Literal Translation
Want they to go-to-river in the province.
" Tuwing tag-init, nag-iilog ang mga bata sa baryo upang lumangoy at makaiwas sa nakakapasong init. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, the children in the village go to the river to swim and escape the scorching heat.
Literal Translation
Every summer, go-to-river the children in village to swim and avoid the scorching heat.
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