From root: silang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsilang
nag-si-LANG
gave birth
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisilang
nag-si-si-LANG
giving birth
Future (Contemplated)
magsisilang
mag-si-si-LANG
will give birth
Usage Note
Magsilang is a formal or literary term for giving birth, typically used in written works, poetic contexts, or official announcements. While it remains widely understood, 'manganak' is more frequently used in casual, everyday conversation.
Examples
" Nagsilang siya ng kambal. "
Natural Translation
She gave birth to twins.
Literal Translation
Gave-birth she of twins.
" Magandang magsilang sa ospital. "
Natural Translation
It is good to give birth at a hospital.
Literal Translation
Good to give birth at hospital.
" Ayon sa kasaysayan, nagsilang ang reyna ng isang tagapagmana habang naglalakbay sila patungong timog. "
Natural Translation
According to history, the queen gave birth to an heir while they were traveling south.
Literal Translation
According to history, gave-birth the queen of an heir while traveling they toward south.
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