From root: salita
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsalita
nag-sa-li-TA
spoke
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasalita
nag-sa-sa-li-TA
is speaking
Future (Contemplated)
magsasalita
mag-sa-sa-li-TA
will speak
Usage Note
Magsalita is used when referring to the act of speaking or vocalizing thoughts in both formal and informal settings. It is the standard verb for 'to speak' and can also imply giving a speech or breaking one's silence.
Examples
" Gusto kong magsalita. "
Natural Translation
I want to speak.
Literal Translation
Want I to-speak.
" Huwag kang matakot magsalita sa harap ng marami. "
Natural Translation
Do not be afraid to speak in front of many people.
Literal Translation
Do not you afraid to speak in front of many.
" Bago ka magsalita sa pulong, isipin mong mabuti ang gusto mong sabihin para hindi ka mapahiya. "
Natural Translation
Before you speak at the meeting, think carefully about what you want to say so you won't embarrass yourself.
Literal Translation
Before you to-speak at meeting, think you well the want you to-say so not you embarrassed.
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