magsilbi
magsílbi with stress marks
to serve
From root: silbi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsilbi
nag-SIL-bi
served
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisilbi
nag-si-SIL-bi
is serving
Future (Contemplated)
magsisilbi
mag-si-SIL-bi
will serve
Usage Note
Magsilbi is the actor-focus mag- form of the Spanish loanword silbi, used for serving someone or being of use. It covers restaurant service, attending to guests, and talk of duty or function, and reflects the strong Filipino cultural value placed on hospitality.
Examples
" Gusto kong magsilbi sa iba. "
Natural Translation
I want to serve others.
Literal Translation
Want I to-serve to others.
" Tungkulin ng bawat pinuno ang magsilbi sa kanyang nasasakupan. "
Natural Translation
It is the duty of every leader to serve their constituents.
Literal Translation
Duty of every leader the to-serve to his/her jurisdiction.
" Kahit pagod na siya buong araw, patuloy pa ring nagsisilbi sa mga bisita nang buong puso. "
Natural Translation
Even though she has been tired all day, she still keeps serving the guests wholeheartedly.
Literal Translation
Even tired already she whole day, continue still also is-serving to the guests with whole heart.
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