From root: sipon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkasipon
nag-ka-si-PON
caught a cold
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakasipon
nag-ka-ka-si-PON
catching a cold
Future (Contemplated)
magkakasipon
mag-ka-ka-si-PON
will catch a cold
Usage Note
Magkasipon is used to describe the act of contracting a common cold, often in the context of seasonal changes or health discussions. It is used more frequently during the rainy season in the Philippines when the weather shifts abruptly.
Examples
" Ayokong magkasipon. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to catch a cold.
Literal Translation
Don't-want-I to-catch-a-cold.
" Ayaw kong magkasipon ngayong tag-ulan. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to catch a cold this rainy season.
Literal Translation
Don't want I to-catch-a-cold this rainy-season.
" Tuwing umuuwi akong basang-basa sa ulan, laging nagkakasipon ako kinabukasan kaya nagdadala na ako ng payong. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I come home soaking wet from the rain, I always catch a cold the next day, so now I bring an umbrella.
Literal Translation
Whenever come-home I soaking-wet in rain, always catching-a-cold I next-day so bringing already I of umbrella.
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