From root: kape
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkape
nag-ka-PE
drank coffee
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakape
nag-ka-ka-PE
drinking coffee
Future (Contemplated)
magkakape
mag-ka-ka-PE
will drink coffee
Usage Note
Magkape is used when someone is drinking coffee, often implying a social activity or taking a break. In Filipino culture, inviting someone to 'magkape' is a common way to catch up or discuss business informally.
Examples
" Magkape muna tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's have coffee first.
Literal Translation
Drink-coffee first we.
" Gusto kong magkape tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
I want to drink coffee every morning.
Literal Translation
Want I to drink coffee every morning.
" Bago magsimula ang pagpupulong, nag-aanyaya ako na magkape muna ang lahat para mas maluwag ang usapan. "
Natural Translation
Before the meeting begins, I usually invite everyone to have coffee first so the conversation flows more easily.
Literal Translation
Before begins the meeting, inviting I that drink-coffee first the everyone so more relaxed the conversation.
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