From root: sanga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsanga
nag-sa-NGA
branched out
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasanga
nag-sa-sa-NGA
branching out
Future (Contemplated)
magsasanga
mag-sa-sa-NGA
will branch out
Usage Note
Magsanga is used primarily to describe a plant growing branches or a topic/situation developing into multiple directions or complications. It appears more frequently in literature and technical descriptions than in informal daily dialogue.
Examples
" Magsisimula nang magsanga ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
The plant is starting to branch out.
Literal Translation
Starting already to-branch the plant.
" Magsisimula na magsanga ang puno. "
Natural Translation
The tree will start to branch out.
Literal Translation
Starting already to branch the tree.
" Habang lumalaki ang kompanya, nagsimula itong magsanga sa iba't ibang lungsod sa buong bansa. "
Natural Translation
As the company grew, it began to branch out into various cities across the whole country.
Literal Translation
While growing the company, began it to-branch in various cities in whole country.
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