magsauli
magsaulî with stress marks
to return
From root: sauli
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsauli
nag-sa-U-li
returned
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasauli
nag-sa-sa-U-li
is returning
Future (Contemplated)
magsasauli
mag-sa-sa-U-li
will return
Usage Note
Magsauli is the actor-focus mag- form of sauli, carrying a clear moral weight of restoring something to its rightful owner — a borrowed item, money owed, or a favor repaid. It reflects the Filipino cultural value of utang na loob and the obligation to reciprocate. The companion object-focus form is isauli.
Examples
" Magsauli ka ng libro. "
Natural Translation
Return the book.
Literal Translation
To-return you of book.
" Obligasyon nating magsauli ng mga hiram na libro. "
Natural Translation
It is our obligation to return borrowed books.
Literal Translation
Obligation our to-return of plural borrowed linker book.
" Tinuruan kami ng magulang na magsauli agad ng anumang hiniram upang mapanatili ang tiwala ng kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Our parents taught us to promptly return anything we borrow in order to keep the trust of others.
Literal Translation
Taught us by-the parent to-return immediately of whatever borrowed so-that keep the trust of fellow.
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