From root: salamin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsalamin
nag-sa-la-MIN
wore eyeglasses
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasalamin
nag-sa-sa-la-MIN
wearing eyeglasses
Future (Contemplated)
magsasalamin
mag-sa-sa-la-MIN
will wear eyeglasses
Usage Note
Magsalamin is used to describe the act of wearing eyeglasses or looking into a mirror. It is a versatile verb used in daily life to refer to both vision correction and grooming routines.
Examples
" Nagsasalamin ako kapag nagbabasa. "
Natural Translation
I wear glasses when I read.
Literal Translation
Wearing-glasses I when reading.
" Kailangan mong magsalamin para makabasa. "
Natural Translation
You need to wear eyeglasses to read.
Literal Translation
Need you wear-eyeglasses for can-read.
" Mula nang humina ang mata ko, kailangan kong magsalamin tuwing nagmamaneho sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
Ever since my eyesight got weaker, I have to wear glasses whenever I drive at night.
Literal Translation
Since when weakened the eye my, need I wear-glasses every driving at night.
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