mag-iskor
mag-iskór with stress marks
to score
From root: iskor
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-iskor
nag-is-KOR
scored
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iiskor
nag-i-is-KOR
is scoring
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iiskor
mag-i-is-KOR
will score
Usage Note
Mag-iskor is the actor-focus form of the English loanword iskor, adapted with mag-. It is common in basketball commentary and academic contexts where a student earns a grade, and belongs to an informal register where the player or test-taker is the focus.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-iskor ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want to score now.
Literal Translation
Want I to-score now.
" Kailangan natin na mag-iskor sa laro. "
Natural Translation
We need to score in the game.
Literal Translation
Need we to score in game.
" Kahit huli na ang oras, sumikap pa ring mag-iskor ang manlalaro upang manalo ang kanilang koponan. "
Natural Translation
Even though time was running out, the player still tried hard to score so their team could win.
Literal Translation
Even late already the time, strove still to-score the player so-that win the their team.
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