From root: prutas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagprutas
nag-PRU-tas
ate fruit
Present (Incomplete)
nagpuprutas
nag-pu-PRU-tas
is eating fruit
Future (Contemplated)
magpuprutas
mag-pu-PRU-tas
will eat fruit
Usage Note
Magprutas is used to describe the act of eating fruit, particularly as a healthy habit or a simple snack. It is commonly heard in household settings when encouraging family members to eat more nutritiously.
Examples
" Magprutas tayo mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat fruit later.
Literal Translation
Eat-fruit we later.
" Mainam na magprutas araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
It is good to eat fruit every day.
Literal Translation
Good that to-eat-fruit every day.
" Sa halip na kumain ng matamis na meryenda, mas mainam na magprutas para mas malusog ang katawan. "
Natural Translation
Instead of eating sweet snacks, it's better to eat fruit so the body is healthier.
Literal Translation
Instead of eating of sweet snack, more good to eat-fruit so more healthy the body.
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