From root: kabayo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkabayo
nag-ka-BA-yo
rode a horse
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakabayo
nag-ka-ka-BA-yo
riding a horse
Future (Contemplated)
magkakabayo
mag-ka-ka-BA-yo
will ride a horse
Usage Note
Magkabayo is used to describe the act of riding a horse, whether for leisure, work, or transportation. It is most commonly heard in rural provinces or tourist destinations like Baguio where horseback riding is a popular activity.
Examples
" Gusto kong magkabayo. "
Natural Translation
I want to ride a horse.
Literal Translation
Want I ride-horse.
" Natuto siyang magkabayo noong bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
He/she learned how to ride a horse during the vacation.
Literal Translation
Learned he/she to-ride-horse during vacation.
" Noong nasa Baguio kami, naghintay kami sa Wright Park para magkabayo bago lumamig ang panahon sa hapon. "
Natural Translation
When we were in Baguio, we waited at Wright Park to ride a horse before it got cold in the afternoon.
Literal Translation
When in Baguio we, waited we in Wright Park to ride-horse before got-cold the weather in afternoon.
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