From root: kutsara
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkutsara
nag-kut-SA-ra
used a spoon
Present (Incomplete)
nagkukutsara
nag-ku-kut-SA-ra
using a spoon
Future (Contemplated)
magkukutsara
mag-ku-kut-SA-ra
will use a spoon
Usage Note
Magkutsara is used when specifically choosing to use a spoon for eating, which is common in Filipino culture where a spoon and fork are the standard pair for most meals. It is often used in instructions or when asking someone if they need a utensil for their dish.
Examples
" Magkutsara ka na lang. "
Natural Translation
Just use a spoon.
Literal Translation
Use-spoon you just only.
" Mas madaling kumain kung magkutsara. "
Natural Translation
It is easier to eat if you use a spoon.
Literal Translation
More easy to-eat if to-use-spoon.
" Kapag kumakain ng mainit na sopas, mas mainam na magkutsara kaysa gumamit ng tinidor. "
Natural Translation
When eating hot soup, it is better to use a spoon than to use a fork.
Literal Translation
When eating of hot soup, more better to-use-spoon than to-use of fork.
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