From root: kasal
Usage Note
Pagkakasal denotes the formal process or state of being joined in marriage. Mahalaga ang pagkakasal sa harap ng batas for legal purposes.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagkakasal nila. "
Natural Translation
Their wedding was beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the wedding theirs.
" Tapos na ang pagkakasal nila. "
Natural Translation
Their wedding ceremony is over.
Literal Translation
Finished already the act of marrying theirs.
" Matagal nilang inipon ang pera para sa pagkakasal, ngunit pinili nilang gawing simple ito upang may matira para sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
They saved money for a long time for the wedding, but they chose to keep it simple so they would have something left for a house.
Literal Translation
Long they saved the money for to wedding, but chose they make simple this so-that have left for to house.
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