magsakdal
magsákdal with stress marks
to file a charge
From root: sakdal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsakdal
nag-SAK-dal
filed a charge
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasakdal
nag-sa-SAK-dal
is filing a charge
Future (Contemplated)
magsasakdal
mag-sa-SAK-dal
will file a charge
Usage Note
Magsakdal is the actor-focus form of sakdal, the standard verb for filing a formal complaint or lawsuit in court. It appears regularly in legal proceedings and news reports, with the complainant as the sentence topic.
Examples
" Gusto niyang magsakdal sa korte. "
Natural Translation
He wants to file a charge in court.
Literal Translation
Want he to-file-charge in court.
" Nais ng biktima na magsakdal sa korte bukas. "
Natural Translation
The victim desires to file a charge in court tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Desire of victim to file charge in court tomorrow.
" Nagpasya ang pamilya na magsakdal laban sa kumpanya matapos nilang mangalap ng sapat na ebidensiya. "
Natural Translation
The family decided to file a charge against the company after they gathered enough evidence.
Literal Translation
Decided the family to-file-charge against to company after they to-gather of enough evidence.
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