Usage Note
Muli is a high-frequency adverb meaning 'again' or 'once more', appearing in everyday phrases such as 'magkita muli' and the farewell 'hanggang sa muli.' It is one of those small function words that marks fluency when used naturally.
Examples
" Magkikita tayong muli bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will see each other again tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-see we again tomorrow.
" Umaasa ako na magkikita tayong muli sa susunod na taon. "
Natural Translation
I hope that we will see each other again next year.
Literal Translation
Hoping I that will-see we again in next that year.
" Kahit malayo na siya ngayon, naniniwala akong magkikita rin kami muli balang araw kung talagang nakatadhana. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is far away now, I believe we will see each other again someday if it is truly meant to be.
Literal Translation
Even-if far already she now, believe I will-see also we again some day if truly destined.
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