From root: kotse
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkotse
nag-KOT-se
used a car
Present (Incomplete)
nagkokotse
nag-ko-KOT-se
using a car
Future (Contemplated)
magkokotse
mag-ko-KOT-se
will use a car
Usage Note
Magkotse is used when opting to travel by car rather than taking public transportation like a jeepney or bus. It implies the act of using or driving a private vehicle for a trip.
Examples
" Magkotse na lang tayo bukas. "
Natural Translation
Let's just take the car tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Use-car just we tomorrow.
" Mas komportable magkotse tuwing umuulan. "
Natural Translation
It is more comfortable to use a car whenever it rains.
Literal Translation
More comfortable to-use-car whenever raining.
" Dahil malayo ang punta natin at marami tayong dala, mas praktikal na magkotse kaysa sumakay ng bus. "
Natural Translation
Since our destination is far and we have a lot to carry, it is more practical to take the car than to ride the bus.
Literal Translation
Because far the destination our and many we carry, more practical to-use-car than ride of bus.
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