magsakripisyo
to sacrifice; to make a sacrifice
From root: sakripisyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsakripisyo
nag-sak-ri-PIS-yo
sacrificed
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasakripisyo
nag-sa-sak-ri-PIS-yo
is sacrificing
Future (Contemplated)
magsasakripisyo
mag-sa-sak-ri-PIS-yo
will sacrifice
Usage Note
Magsakripisyo is the actor-focus mag- form of sakripisyo, a Spanish loanword from sacrificio, with the person making the sacrifice as the sentence topic. It is deeply embedded in Filipino Catholic culture and family-centered values, used freely in both religious and secular contexts of self-denial for the sake of others.
Examples
" Handa akong magsakripisyo para sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I am willing to sacrifice for you.
Literal Translation
Ready I to-sacrifice for you.
" Kailangan magsakripisyo ng oras upang matapos ang app. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to sacrifice time to finish the app.
Literal Translation
Need to sacrifice of time so-that to finish the app.
" Marami pang magulang ang nagsasakripisyo ng sariling kaginhawaan para lang makapag-aral ang kanilang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Many parents still sacrifice their own comfort just so their children can study.
Literal Translation
Many still parents who sacrificing of own comfort for just to-be-able-to-study the their plural children.
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