From root: kolekta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkolekta
nag-ko-lek-TA
collected
Present (Incomplete)
nagkokolekta
nag-ko-ko-lek-TA
collecting
Future (Contemplated)
magkokolekta
mag-ko-ko-lek-TA
will collect
Usage Note
Magkolekta is used when an actor intentionally gathers items, such as for a hobby, a job like garbage collection, or for donations. It is the standard term used in both casual and professional settings when referring to the act of accumulating specific objects.
Examples
" Mahilig akong magkolekta ng barya. "
Natural Translation
I like to collect coins.
Literal Translation
Fond I to-collect of coins.
" Hilig niya ang magkolekta ng mga selyo. "
Natural Translation
He likes to collect stamps.
Literal Translation
Fond he the to collect of stamps.
" Mula pagkabata, mahilig na siyang magkolekta ng mga lumang selyo na minana niya pa sa kanyang lolo. "
Natural Translation
Since childhood, he has loved to collect old stamps that he inherited from his grandfather.
Literal Translation
From childhood, fond already he to-collect of old stamps that inherited he still from his grandfather.
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