From root: pamilya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpamilya
nag-pa-MIL-ya
started a family
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapamilya
nag-pa-pa-MIL-ya
starting a family
Future (Contemplated)
magpapamilya
mag-pa-pa-MIL-ya
will start a family
Usage Note
Magpamilya is used when discussing the decision to settle down, get married, and raise children. It is often used in the context of life milestones and future personal planning.
Examples
" Gusto naming magpamilya. "
Natural Translation
We want to start a family.
Literal Translation
Want we to-start-a-family.
" Handa na kaming magpamilya. "
Natural Translation
We are ready to start a family.
Literal Translation
Ready now we to-start-a-family.
" Bago kami magpamilya, gusto muna naming makaipon ng sapat na pera para sigurado ang kinabukasan ng aming mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Before we start a family, we first want to save enough money so our children's future is secure.
Literal Translation
Before we start-a-family, want first we to-save of enough that money so sure the future of our plural children.
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