From root: kamera
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkamera
nag-ka-ME-ra
used a camera
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakamera
nag-ka-ka-ME-ra
using a camera
Future (Contemplated)
magkakamera
mag-ka-ka-ME-ra
will use a camera
Usage Note
Magkamera is used when someone intends to bring or operate a camera, often implying a more deliberate act of photography or videography. In casual conversation, Filipinos more frequently use 'mag-picture' or 'kumuha ng litrato' instead.
Examples
" Magkamera tayo bukas. "
Natural Translation
Let's use the camera tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Use-camera we tomorrow.
" Gusto kong magkamera sa parke. "
Natural Translation
I want to use my camera at the park.
Literal Translation
Want I to use camera at the park.
" Bago kami umalis sa bahay, nagpasya akong magkamera para maitala ang bawat tanawin sa aming biyahe. "
Natural Translation
Before we left the house, I decided to bring a camera so I could capture every view on our trip.
Literal Translation
Before we left from house, decided I to-use-camera so could-record the every view on our trip.
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