naki-
social performance with others
Usage Note
Naki- marks completed social or associative actions where the subject joins others or participates together. It reflects the communal, pakikisama-oriented nature of Filipino social life, where joining in is valued over standing apart.
Examples
" Nakitulog ako sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
I slept over at their place.
Literal Translation
Joined-sleeping I with them.
" Nakikain si Juan sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Juan joined us in eating.
Literal Translation
Joined-eating marker Juan with us.
" Kahit hindi siya inimbitahan, nakisali pa rin siya sa aming laro dahil gusto niyang makihalubilo sa mga bagong kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was not invited, he still joined in our game because he wanted to mingle with new friends.
Literal Translation
Even-though not he invited, joined-in still also he in our game because want he to-mingle with plural new friend.
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