From root: kalesa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinalesa
ki-na-LE-sa
took a carriage
Present (Incomplete)
kinakalesa
ki-na-ka-LE-sa
taking a carriage
Future (Contemplated)
kakalesahin
ka-ka-le-sa-HIN
will take a carriage
Usage Note
Kalesahin is used when choosing to ride a horse-drawn carriage (kalesa) as a mode of transportation. It is largely archaic or restricted to tourist contexts like Intramuros, as kalesas are no longer a primary means of travel.
Examples
" Gusto naming kalesahin ang Intramuros. "
Natural Translation
We want to take a carriage around Intramuros.
Literal Translation
Want we take-a-carriage the Intramuros.
" Masayang kalesahin ang paligid ng Intramuros. "
Natural Translation
It is fun to take a carriage around Intramuros.
Literal Translation
Happy to take a carriage the surroundings of Intramuros.
" Kapag bumibisita ang mga turista sa lumang lungsod, kinakalesa nila ang makikipot na kalye para maramdaman ang nakaraan. "
Natural Translation
When tourists visit the old city, they take a carriage through the narrow streets to feel the past.
Literal Translation
When visiting the tourists in old city, taking-a-carriage they the narrow streets to feel the past.
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