magkalkal
magkálkal with stress marks
to rummage
From root: kalkal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkalkal
nag-KAL-kal
rummaged
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakalkal
nag-ka-KAL-kal
is rummaging
Future (Contemplated)
magkakalkal
mag-ka-KAL-kal
will rummage
Usage Note
Magkalkal is the actor-focus form of kalkal, commonly used for someone searching through a bag, drawer, or disorganized pile. Figuratively it describes dredging up old grievances or past issues — both uses share the sense of unsettling something that was at rest.
Examples
" Huwag kang magkalkal sa bag ko. "
Natural Translation
Don't rummage in my bag.
Literal Translation
Don't you rummage in bag my.
" Hilig ng kuting ang magkalkal sa loob ng cabinet. "
Natural Translation
The kitten's habit is to rummage inside the cabinet.
Literal Translation
Habit of kitten the to rummage inside of cabinet.
" Sa halip na magkalkal ng mga lumang away, mas mabuti nang pag-usapan natin ang kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Instead of dredging up old quarrels, it is better that we talk about the future.
Literal Translation
In place of rummage of plural old quarrel, more good now talk-about we the future.
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