From root: simba
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsimba
nag-SIM-ba
attended mass
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisimba
nag-si-SIM-ba
attending mass
Future (Contemplated)
magsisimba
mag-si-SIM-ba
will attend mass
Usage Note
Magsimba is used when one goes to a church service, primarily on Sundays or religious holidays, to participate in communal worship. While it specifically refers to attending a Catholic mass, it is often used more broadly to mean going to church for any religious gathering.
Examples
" Magsisimba kami bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will attend mass tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-attend-mass we tomorrow.
" Tuwing Linggo, kailangan nating magsimba. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, we need to attend mass.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, need we attend-mass.
" Bago kami kumain ng tanghalian, nagsisimba muna ang buong pamilya tuwing Linggo ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
Before we eat lunch, the whole family first attends mass every Sunday morning.
Literal Translation
Before we eat of lunch, attend-mass first the whole family every Sunday of morning.
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