magkolonisa
magkolonisá with stress marks
to colonize
From root: kolonisa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkolonisa
nag-ko-lo-ni-SA
colonized
Present (Incomplete)
nagkokolonisa
nag-ko-ko-lo-ni-SA
is colonizing
Future (Contemplated)
magkokolonisa
mag-ko-ko-lo-ni-SA
will colonize
Usage Note
Magkolonisa is the actor-focus mag- form of kolonisa, a Spanish-derived verb used primarily in historical and political discussions. It carries obvious weight in Filipino discourse given Spain's 333-year rule and subsequent American colonization, and appears in both historical analysis and contemporary commentary on neo-colonialism.
Examples
" Gusto nilang magkolonisa ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
They want to colonize land.
Literal Translation
Want they to-colonize of land.
" Nais ng malalakas na bansa na magkolonisa noon. "
Natural Translation
Strong countries desired to colonize in the past.
Literal Translation
Desire of strong countries to colonize before.
" Maraming bansa ang nagnais na magkolonisa noong unang panahon upang makuha ang yaman at likas na rekurso ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Many countries wished to colonize in earlier times in order to seize the wealth and natural resources of others.
Literal Translation
Many countries that wished to-colonize during early time in-order get the wealth and natural resources of others.
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