From root: sugat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nasugatan
na-su-GA-tan
got wounded
Present (Incomplete)
nasusugatan
na-su-su-GA-tan
getting wounded
Future (Contemplated)
masusugatan
ma-su-su-GA-tan
will get wounded
Usage Note
Masugatan is used when someone accidentally sustains a physical injury or wound, emphasizing the unintentional nature of the event. It is commonly heard in daily conversations when reporting accidents or warning someone to be careful.
Examples
" Mag-ingat ka para hindi ka masugatan. "
Natural Translation
Be careful so you don't get wounded.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you so not you get-wounded.
" Ayaw kong masugatan habang naglalaro. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get wounded while playing.
Literal Translation
Dislike I get-wounded while playing.
" Natakot ang ina na baka masugatan ang anak sa basag na bote, kaya mabilis niya itong tinabi. "
Natural Translation
The mother was afraid her child might get wounded by the broken bottle, so she quickly set it aside.
Literal Translation
Afraid the mother that maybe get-wounded the child at broken of bottle, so quick she this set-aside.
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