From root: sarili
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsarili
nag-sa-RI-li
acted alone
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasarili
nag-sa-sa-RI-li
is acting alone
Future (Contemplated)
magsasarili
mag-sa-sa-RI-li
will act alone
Usage Note
Magsarili is used when someone chooses to do something independently or live on their own, often implying a sense of self-reliance or even social isolation. It is frequently used in discussions about moving out of the family home or wanting privacy from a group.
Examples
" Gusto niyang magsarili. "
Natural Translation
He wants to be on his own.
Literal Translation
Want he act-alone.
" Nagpasya siyang magsarili sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He decided to act alone at work.
Literal Translation
Decided he act-alone at work.
" Nang makaipon na siya ng sapat na pera, nagpasya siyang magsarili at umupa ng sariling tirahan sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Once he had saved enough money, he decided to live on his own and rent his own place in the city.
Literal Translation
When saved already he of enough money, decided he live-alone and rent of own dwelling in city.
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