From root: metal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmetal
nag-me-TAL
used or worked with metal
Present (Incomplete)
nagmemetal
nag-me-me-TAL
using or working with metal
Future (Contemplated)
magmemetal
mag-me-me-TAL
will use or work with metal
Usage Note
Magmetal is used in industrial or DIY contexts to describe the act of working with metal materials, such as in welding or fabrication. It is often used informally among tradespeople when discussing specific tasks involving metalwork.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magmetal. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to work with metal.
Literal Translation
Knows-how he to-work-with-metal.
" Kailangan natin magmetal sa paggawa ng gate. "
Natural Translation
We need to work with metal to make the gate.
Literal Translation
Need we to work-with-metal in making of gate.
" Bago ka magmetal sa talyer, magsuot ka muna ng salaming pamproteksyon para sa iyong mga mata. "
Natural Translation
Before you work with metal in the shop, first put on protective goggles for your eyes.
Literal Translation
Before you to-work-with-metal at workshop, wear you first protective-glasses for the your eyes.
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