mag-imbita
mag-imbíta with stress marks
to invite
From root: imbita
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-imbita
nag-im-BI-ta
invited
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iimbita
nag-i-im-BI-ta
is inviting
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iimbita
mag-i-im-BI-ta
will invite
Usage Note
Mag-imbita is the actor-focus form of the Spanish loanword imbita, foregrounding the person extending the invitation. It reflects the centrality of hospitality in Filipino culture, where inviting others to feasts and celebrations is a social obligation as much as a courtesy; the object-focus partner imbitahin shifts focus to the person being invited.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-imbita ng kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
I want to invite a friend.
Literal Translation
Want I to invite of friend.
" Gusto ng pamilya na mag-imbita ng maraming kamag-anak. "
Natural Translation
The family wants to invite many relatives.
Literal Translation
Want of family to invite of many relative.
" Nagpasya kaming mag-imbita ng kakaunting bisita lamang upang maging matahimik at simple ang handaan. "
Natural Translation
We decided to invite only a few guests so the celebration would be quiet and simple.
Literal Translation
Decided we to invite of few guest only so that become quiet and simple the celebration.
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