magkontrol
magkóntrol with stress marks
to control
From root: kontrol
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkontrol
nag-KON-trol
controlled
Present (Incomplete)
nagkokontrol
nag-ko-KON-trol
is controlling
Future (Contemplated)
magkokontrol
mag-ko-KON-trol
will control
Usage Note
Magkontrol is the actor-focus mag- form of kontrol, an English loanword used across many contexts from self-control to managing situations or systems. The reflexive construction magkontrol ng sarili — controlling oneself — is among the most common collocations, used in contexts of emotional restraint and self-discipline.
Examples
" Kailangan kong magkontrol ng sarili. "
Natural Translation
I need to control myself.
Literal Translation
Need I to-control of self.
" Mahirap magkontrol ng emosyon kapag galit ka. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to control emotions when you are angry.
Literal Translation
Hard to control of emotion when angry you.
" Natutuhan niyang magkontrol ng kanyang galit pagkatapos ng mahabang panahon ng pagsasanay sa pagninilay araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
He learned to control his anger after a long period of practicing daily meditation.
Literal Translation
Learned he to-control of his anger after of long time of practice in meditating day-day.
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