From root: pader
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpader
nag-pa-DER
built a wall
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapader
nag-pa-pa-DER
building a wall
Future (Contemplated)
magpapader
mag-pa-pa-DER
will build a wall
Usage Note
Magpader is used when a property owner decides to construct a concrete wall or fence around their land, typically for security, privacy, or to define boundaries. It implies the installation of a permanent structure made of materials like hollow blocks rather than a temporary wooden fence.
Examples
" Magpapader kami sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
We will build a wall in the yard.
Literal Translation
Will-build-wall we in yard.
" Kailangan na nating magpader sa likod. "
Natural Translation
We need to build a wall at the back.
Literal Translation
Need already we to build wall at the back.
" Nagpasya kaming magpader sa paligid ng aming bahay matapos ang sunod-sunod na pagnanakaw sa aming subdibisyon. "
Natural Translation
We decided to build a wall around our house after the series of robberies in our subdivision.
Literal Translation
Decided we to-build-wall in surroundings of our house after the consecutive that robbery in our subdivision.
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