From root: metro
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmetro
nag-ME-tro
took the metro
Present (Incomplete)
nagmemetro
nag-me-ME-tro
taking the metro
Future (Contemplated)
magmemetro
mag-me-ME-tro
will take the metro
Usage Note
Magmetro is used primarily in urban areas like Metro Manila to refer to commuting via the LRT or MRT rail systems. It is a common colloquial term used when planning routes to avoid road traffic.
Examples
" Magmemetro ako mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I will take the metro later.
Literal Translation
Will-take-metro I later.
" Mas mabilis magmetro papunta sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
It is faster to take the metro to work.
Literal Translation
More fast to take the metro going to the work.
" Tuwing umaga, mas pinipili kong magmetro kaysa magmaneho dahil sobrang sikip na ng trapiko sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, I prefer to take the metro rather than drive because the traffic on the road is already so heavy.
Literal Translation
Every morning, more choose I to-take-metro than to-drive because so-heavy already of traffic on road.
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