From root: reyna
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagreyna
nag-rey-NA
ruled as a queen
Present (Incomplete)
nagrereyna
nag-re-rey-NA
ruling as a queen
Future (Contemplated)
magrereyna
mag-re-rey-NA
will rule as a queen
Usage Note
Magreyna is used to describe a woman acting as a queen, either literally in historical or pageant contexts or figuratively to denote dominance in a household. It often implies a sense of authority or being the center of attention within a specific social group.
Examples
" Gusto niyang magreyna. "
Natural Translation
She wants to act like a queen.
Literal Translation
Want she rule-as-queen.
" Gusto niyang magreyna sa kaharian. "
Natural Translation
She wants to rule as a queen in the kingdom.
Literal Translation
Want he rule-as-queen in the kingdom.
" Tuwing may bisita, nagrereyna siya sa bahay na para bang lahat ay utusan niya. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there are guests, she lords over the house as if everyone were her servant.
Literal Translation
Every-time has guest, ruling-as-queen she in house like as-if all are servant her.
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