From root: kolekta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nangolekta
na-ngo-lek-TA
collected
Present (Incomplete)
nangongolekta
na-ngo-ngo-lek-TA
collecting
Future (Contemplated)
mangongolekta
ma-ngo-ngo-lek-TA
will collect
Usage Note
Mangolekta is used when referring to the act of gathering or accumulating items as a hobby or for a specific purpose, such as collecting taxes or donations. It typically implies a more deliberate or systematic process compared to simply picking things up.
Examples
" Mangolekta tayo ng basura. "
Natural Translation
Let's collect the trash.
Literal Translation
Collect we of trash.
" Pupunta ang kolektor para mangolekta ng bayad. "
Natural Translation
The collector will go to collect payments.
Literal Translation
Will go the collector to collect of payment.
" Naglakad ang mga boluntaryo sa baryo para mangolekta ng donasyon para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The volunteers walked around the village to collect donations for those struck by the storm.
Literal Translation
Walked the plural volunteer at village to collect of donation for the plural struck of storm.
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