From root: lagnat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkalagnat
nag-ka-lag-NAT
got a fever
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakalagnat
nag-ka-ka-lag-NAT
getting a fever
Future (Contemplated)
magkakalagnat
mag-ka-ka-lag-NAT
will get a fever
Usage Note
Magkalagnat is used to describe the occurrence or onset of having a fever. It is frequently used in daily health-related conversations or as a warning when someone is exposed to rain or sudden temperature shifts.
Examples
" Baka magkalagnat ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child might get a fever.
Literal Translation
Maybe get-a-fever the child.
" Madaling magkalagnat kapag palaging nauulanan. "
Natural Translation
It's easy to get a fever when always getting caught in the rain.
Literal Translation
Easy get-a-fever when always getting-rained-on.
" Kung hindi ka magsusuot ng makapal na damit ngayong taglamig, malamang na magkalagnat ka sa loob ng ilang araw. "
Natural Translation
If you don't wear thick clothes this winter, you'll probably get a fever within a few days.
Literal Translation
If not you will-wear of thick clothes this winter, likely that get-a-fever you in inside of few days.
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