magsiyatong
magsiyátong with stress marks
to play siyatong
From root: siyatong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsiyatong
nag-si-YA-tong
played siyatong
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisiyatong
nag-si-si-YA-tong
is playing siyatong
Future (Contemplated)
magsisiyatong
mag-si-si-YA-tong
will play siyatong
Usage Note
Magsiyatong is the actor-focus form for playing siyatong, a traditional Filipino stick-hitting street game where players use a long stick to launch a shorter one into the air. The game is a recognized part of Filipino cultural heritage though it is less common today than in past generations.
Examples
" Magsiyatong tayo sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Let's play siyatong outside.
Literal Translation
Play-siyatong we at outside.
" Masayang magsiyatong kasama ang mga kaibigan sa labas. "
Natural Translation
It is fun to play siyatong with friends outside.
Literal Translation
Fun to-play-siyatong the friend at outside.
" Noong bata pa ang aking lolo, mas mahilig silang magsiyatong sa kalye kaysa manood ng telebisyon. "
Natural Translation
When my grandfather was still young, they preferred to play siyatong in the street rather than watch television.
Literal Translation
When child still the my grandfather, more fond they to-play-siyatong at street than watch of television.
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