From root: kailan
Usage Note
Magpakailanman is often used in romantic or religious contexts to express eternity. It is commonly heard in the phrase Mahal kita magpakailanman which means I love you forever.
Examples
" Magmamahalan tayo magpakailanman. "
Natural Translation
We will love each other forever.
Literal Translation
Will-love-each-other we forever.
" Mahal kita magpakailanman. "
Natural Translation
I love you forever.
Literal Translation
Love I-you forever.
" Nangako siyang aalagaan ako magpakailanman, ngunit alam kong walang sinumang tao ang tunay na makapangako sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
He promised to take care of me forever, but I know no person can truly promise the future.
Literal Translation
Promised he that-will-care-for me forever, but know I no anyone person the truly can-promise to-the future.
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