From root: pantalon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpantalon
nag-pan-ta-LON
wore pants
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapantalon
nag-pa-pan-ta-LON
wearing pants
Future (Contemplated)
magpapantalon
mag-pa-pan-ta-LON
will wear pants
Usage Note
Magpantalon is used to describe the act of putting on or wearing trousers, typically when preparing to go out or choosing what to wear. It follows the standard pattern of using the 'mag-' prefix with items of clothing to indicate the action of wearing them.
Examples
" Magpapantalon muna ako. "
Natural Translation
I'll put on pants first.
Literal Translation
Will-wear-pants first I.
" Gusto kong magpantalon ng maitim. "
Natural Translation
I want to wear dark pants.
Literal Translation
I want to wear dark pants.
" Kapag pupunta kami sa simbahan, kailangan kong magpantalon at hindi magsuot ng pambahay na damit. "
Natural Translation
When we go to church, I need to wear pants and not put on house clothes.
Literal Translation
When will-go we to church, need I to-wear-pants and not to-wear of house clothes.
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