lumagda
lumagdâ with stress marks
to sign
From root: lagda
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumagda
lu-mag-DA
signed
Present (Incomplete)
lumalagda
lu-ma-lag-DA
is signing
Future (Contemplated)
lalagda
la-lag-DA
will sign
Usage Note
Lumagda is the actor-focus -um- form of lagda, a native Tagalog word for signing that belongs to a formal register — official documents, correspondence, and proclamations. In everyday conversation, pumirma is the more common choice, making lumagda a reliable marker of formal or written style.
Examples
" Lumagda ka rito sa ibaba. "
Natural Translation
Sign here at the bottom.
Literal Translation
Sign you here at below.
" Kailangan lumagda sa kasunduan bago magsimula. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to sign the agreement before starting.
Literal Translation
Need to sign in agreement before to start.
" Hindi pwedeng lumagda sa kontrata ang sinuman hangga't hindi nila lubusang nababasa at nauunawaan ang bawat tuntunin nito. "
Natural Translation
No one may sign the contract until they have fully read and understood each of its terms.
Literal Translation
Not can to sign on contract anyone until not they completely read and understood the each term of-it.
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