From root: kama
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkama
nag-KA-ma
used a bed
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakama
nag-ka-KA-ma
using a bed
Future (Contemplated)
magkakama
mag-ka-KA-ma
will use a bed
Usage Note
Magkama is an infrequent verb that often carries a colloquial or slang connotation referring to sexual intimacy rather than the literal act of lying down. To describe the basic act of using a bed, Filipinos typically use the phrases 'humiga sa kama' or 'matulog' to avoid potential misunderstanding.
Examples
" Mahirap magkama sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to make a bed on the floor.
Literal Translation
Hard to-use-bed on floor.
" Mainam magkama para sa maayos na tulog. "
Natural Translation
It is good to use a bed for a good sleep.
Literal Translation
Good to use bed for orderly sleep.
" Bagama't makaluma ang salita, ginagamit pa rin ng ilan ang magkama upang ilarawan ang paggamit ng higaan sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
Although the word is old-fashioned, some still use 'magkama' to describe making use of a bed at night.
Literal Translation
Although old-fashioned the word, used still by some the to-use-bed in-order-to describe the using of bed at night.
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