From root: sakit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkasakit
nag-ka-sa-KIT
got sick
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakasakit
nag-ka-ka-sa-KIT
getting sick
Future (Contemplated)
magkakasakit
mag-ka-ka-sa-KIT
will get sick
Usage Note
Magkasakit is used to describe the involuntary act of falling ill or contracting a disease. It is frequently used in daily conversation when discussing health concerns or giving advice to prevent illness.
Examples
" Ayaw kong magkasakit. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get sick.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I to-get-sick.
" Ayaw kong magkasakit ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get sick this week.
Literal Translation
Don't want I to-get-sick this week.
" Madalas siyang magkasakit tuwing tag-ulan kaya nagdadala lagi siya ng payong at gamot. "
Natural Translation
He often gets sick during the rainy season, so he always carries an umbrella and medicine.
Literal Translation
Often he to-get-sick every rainy-season so carrying always he of umbrella and medicine.
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