From root: sinturon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsinturon
nag-sin-tu-RON
wore a belt
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisinturon
nag-si-sin-tu-RON
is wearing a belt
Future (Contemplated)
magsisinturon
mag-si-sin-tu-RON
will wear a belt
Usage Note
Magsinturon is used to describe the act of putting on a waist belt or buckling a seatbelt for safety. It is most frequently heard in instructions regarding vehicle safety or when getting dressed for formal occasions.
Examples
" Magsinturon ka sa kotse. "
Natural Translation
Wear your seatbelt in the car.
Literal Translation
Wear-belt you in car.
" Kailangan mong magsinturon bago umalis. "
Natural Translation
You need to wear a belt before leaving.
Literal Translation
Need you wear-belt before leave.
" Palagi akong nagpapaalala sa mga bata na magsinturon bago natin patakbuhin ang sasakyan sa highway. "
Natural Translation
I always remind the kids to put on their seatbelts before we drive the car on the highway.
Literal Translation
Always I reminding to the children to wear-belt before we drive the vehicle on highway.
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