From root: sipag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsipag
nag-si-PAG
was diligent
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisipag
nag-si-si-PAG
is being diligent
Future (Contemplated)
magsisipag
mag-si-si-PAG
will be diligent
Usage Note
Magsipag is used to command or encourage someone to work harder or show more diligence in their responsibilities. It is frequently used in motivational contexts, such as parents advising their children or teachers encouraging their students.
Examples
" Magsipag ka sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Be diligent in your studies.
Literal Translation
Be-diligent you in studying.
" Kailangan nating magsipag sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
We need to be diligent in our work.
Literal Translation
Need we to be diligent in work.
" Kung magsisipag ka mula ngayon, tiyak na maaabot mo ang mga pangarap mo balang araw. "
Natural Translation
If you become diligent from now on, you'll surely reach your dreams someday.
Literal Translation
If will-be-diligent you from now, sure that will-reach you the dreams your someday.
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