From root: kwarto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkwarto
nag-KWAR-to
stayed in a room
Present (Incomplete)
nagkukwarto
nag-ku-KWAR-to
staying in a room
Future (Contemplated)
magkukwarto
mag-ku-KWAR-to
will stay in a room
Usage Note
Magkwarto is used when someone stays inside a room, typically their own bedroom, for rest or privacy. It often implies a deliberate choice to spend time alone or away from common areas in a household.
Examples
" Magkwarto ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Stay in your room for now.
Literal Translation
Stay-in-room you first.
" Gusto niyang magkwarto maghapon. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to stay in the room all day.
Literal Translation
Want he/she stay-in-room all-day.
" Tuwing may sakit ako, mas gusto kong magkwarto buong araw kaysa makihalubilo sa iba sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I'm sick, I prefer to stay in my room all day rather than mingle with others inside the house.
Literal Translation
Every when have sickness I, more want I to-stay-in-room whole day than mingle with others in inside of house.
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