From root: mekaniko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmekaniko
nag-me-ka-NI-ko
worked as a mechanic
Present (Incomplete)
nagmemekaniko
nag-me-me-ka-NI-ko
working as a mechanic
Future (Contemplated)
magmemekaniko
mag-me-me-ka-NI-ko
will work as a mechanic
Usage Note
Magmekaniko is used when describing someone's professional occupation or their intent to practice the trade of automotive repair. It emphasizes the act of working in this specific role rather than just performing a one-time repair.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magmekaniko. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to work as a mechanic.
Literal Translation
Knows he to-work-as-mechanic.
" Mahilig siyang magmekaniko ng mga kotse. "
Natural Translation
He is fond of working as a car mechanic.
Literal Translation
Fond he to-work-as-mechanic of plural cars.
" Natutong magmekaniko ang aking tatay noong bata pa siya kaya kaya niyang ayusin ang halos lahat ng sirang makina. "
Natural Translation
My father learned to work as a mechanic when he was still young, so he can fix almost any broken machine.
Literal Translation
Learned to-work-as-mechanic the my father when child still he so can he fix the almost all of broken machine.
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