magsikap
magsíkap with stress marks
to strive
From root: sikap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsikap
nag-SI-kap
strove
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisikap
nag-si-SI-kap
is striving
Future (Contemplated)
magsisikap
mag-si-SI-kap
will strive
Usage Note
Magsikap is the actor-focus mag- form of sikap, used for putting forth sustained, purposeful effort toward a goal. It is a staple of motivational and parental speech in Filipino households, carrying a strong cultural association with diligence as a virtue.
Examples
" Magsikap tayong matuto. "
Natural Translation
Let's strive to learn.
Literal Translation
Strive we to-learn.
" Dapat tayong magsikap upang makatapos sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
We must strive in order to finish our studies.
Literal Translation
Must we to-strive in-order to-finish in studying.
" Kung magsisikap ka nang husto ngayon, makakamit mo rin balang araw ang mga pangarap mong tila imposible. "
Natural Translation
If you strive hard now, someday you too will achieve the dreams that seem impossible.
Literal Translation
If will-strive you very-much now, will-achieve you also someday the dreams your that-seem impossible.
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