From root: radyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagradyo
nag-RAD-yo
used the radio
Present (Incomplete)
nagraradyo
nag-ra-RAD-yo
using the radio
Future (Contemplated)
magraradyo
mag-ra-RAD-yo
will use the radio
Usage Note
Magradyo is used when one is listening to a radio broadcast or operating a two-way radio for communication. It is frequently heard in rural areas or professional settings like security and logistics where radio equipment is standard.
Examples
" Magradyo tayo mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's use the radio later.
Literal Translation
Use-radio we later.
" Masarap magradyo habang nagluluto. "
Natural Translation
It feels good to use the radio while cooking.
Literal Translation
Good use-radio while cooking.
" Tuwing umaga, nagraradyo ang lolo ko para malaman ang balita sa buong probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, my grandfather listens to the radio to learn the news from the whole province.
Literal Translation
Every morning, uses-radio the grandfather my to know the news in whole province.
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