magsilab
magsílab with stress marks
to set fire
From root: silab
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsilab
nag-SI-lab
set fire
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisilab
nag-si-SI-lab
is setting fire
Future (Contemplated)
magsisilab
mag-si-SI-lab
will set fire
Usage Note
Magsilab is the actor-focus mag- form of silab, used for deliberately setting something ablaze — burning fields, brush, or waste. It is most common in agricultural settings and implies intentional ignition rather than an accidental fire.
Examples
" Bawal magsilab ng basura dito. "
Natural Translation
Setting fire to trash is forbidden here.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-set-fire of trash here.
" Bawal magsilab ng basura sa pampublikong lugar. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to set fire to trash in public places.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-set-fire of trash in public place.
" Bago maglinis ng bukid, dapat humingi muna ng pahintulot ang magsasaka bago siya magsilab ng tuyong damo. "
Natural Translation
Before clearing the field, the farmer should first ask permission before he sets fire to the dry grass.
Literal Translation
Before to-clean of field, should to-ask first of permission the farmer before he to-set-fire of dry grass.
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