magkalesa
to ride a horse-drawn carriage
From root: kalesa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkalesa
nag-ka-LE-sa
rode a horse-drawn carriage
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakalesa
nag-ka-ka-LE-sa
riding a horse-drawn carriage
Future (Contemplated)
magkakalesa
mag-ka-ka-LE-sa
will ride a horse-drawn carriage
Usage Note
Magkalesa is used when one chooses to ride a horse-drawn carriage, which is primarily found today in historical districts or tourist spots like Intramuros. It typically suggests a leisurely or ceremonial journey rather than a common mode of daily transportation.
Examples
" Magkalesa tayo sa Intramuros. "
Natural Translation
Let's ride a horse-drawn carriage in Intramuros.
Literal Translation
Ride-kalesa we in Intramuros.
" Subukan nating magkalesa sa Intramuros. "
Natural Translation
Let's try riding a horse-drawn carriage in Intramuros.
Literal Translation
Try we to-ride-kalesa in Intramuros.
" Tuwing bumibisita ang mga turista sa lumang siyudad, gusto nilang magkalesa upang madama ang ganda ng kasaysayan ng lugar. "
Natural Translation
Whenever tourists visit the old city, they like to ride a horse-drawn carriage to feel the beauty of the place's history.
Literal Translation
Every visit the tourists to old city, like they to-ride-kalesa so to-feel the beauty of history of place.
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