magpakonsulta
to get a consultation
From root: konsulta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpakonsulta
nag-pa-kon-SUL-ta
got a consultation
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapakonsulta
nag-pa-pa-kon-SUL-ta
getting a consultation
Future (Contemplated)
magpapakonsulta
mag-pa-pa-kon-SUL-ta
will get a consultation
Usage Note
Magpakonsulta is primarily used when seeking professional advice, most commonly in medical or legal contexts. It signifies the act of visiting a specialist or doctor for a check-up or expert opinion.
Examples
" Gusto kong magpakonsulta sa doktor. "
Natural Translation
I want to get a consultation with a doctor.
Literal Translation
Want I to-get-consultation to doctor.
" Gusto niyang magpakonsulta tungkol sa ubo niya. "
Natural Translation
She wants to get a consultation about her cough.
Literal Translation
Want she get-consultation about at cough her.
" Bago siya uminom ng kahit anong gamot, nagpasiya siyang magpakonsulta muna sa espesyalista para masiguradong ligtas ito. "
Natural Translation
Before taking any medicine, she decided to first get a consultation with a specialist to make sure it is safe.
Literal Translation
Before she to-drink of any medicine, decided she to-get-consultation first to specialist so that ensured safe this.
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