From root: sining
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsining
nag-SI-ning
created art
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisining
nag-si-SI-ning
creating art
Future (Contemplated)
magsisining
mag-si-SI-ning
will create art
Usage Note
Magsining is used when referring to the formal or intentional act of creating art or engaging in artistic expression. It is relatively rare in daily conversation and is typically found in literary, academic, or professional artistic contexts.
Examples
" Mahilig siyang magsining. "
Natural Translation
She loves to make art.
Literal Translation
Fond she of making-art.
" Mahirap magsining kung walang inspirasyon. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to create art without inspiration.
Literal Translation
Hard practice-art if without inspiration.
" Itinuro ng guro na hindi mo kailangan ng mamahaling materyales upang makapagsimulang magsining nang buong puso. "
Natural Translation
The teacher taught that you don't need expensive materials in order to start creating art wholeheartedly.
Literal Translation
Taught by the teacher that not you need of expensive materials in-order to-start making-art with whole heart.
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