magkomplika
magkompliká with stress marks
to complicate
From root: komplika
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkomplika
nag-kom-pli-KA
complicated
Present (Incomplete)
nagkokomplika
nag-ko-kom-pli-KA
is complicating
Future (Contemplated)
magkokomplika
mag-ko-kom-pli-KA
will complicate
Usage Note
Magkomplika is the actor-focus mag- form of komplika, a Spanish loanword (complicar), used when someone makes a situation more complicated than necessary. The negative imperative huwag magkomplika is a frequent expression of exasperation urging someone to stop overthinking or entangling a straightforward matter.
Examples
" Baka magkomplika ang plano. "
Natural Translation
The plan might get complicated.
Literal Translation
Maybe to-complicate the plan.
" Pwedeng magkomplika ang sitwasyon kapag hindi nagsabi ng totoo ang saksi. "
Natural Translation
It is likely for the situation to complicate if the witness does not tell the truth.
Literal Translation
Possible complicate situation when not told truth witness.
" Madalas magkomplika ang usapan kapag maraming tao ang nagbibigay ng kanya-kanyang opinyon nang sabay-sabay. "
Natural Translation
The conversation often gets complicated when many people give their own opinions all at once.
Literal Translation
Often to-complicate the conversation when many people the giving of each-one's opinion at all-at-once.
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