From root: sukat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsukat
nag-su-KAT
measured or tried on
Present (Incomplete)
nagsusukat
nag-su-su-KAT
measuring or trying on
Future (Contemplated)
magsusukat
mag-su-su-KAT
will measure or try on
Usage Note
Magsukat is used when measuring dimensions or trying on clothing and accessories to check for size and fit. It is commonly heard in retail settings like malls or when visiting a tailor.
Examples
" Gusto kong magsukat ng sapatos. "
Natural Translation
I want to try on shoes.
Literal Translation
Want I to-try-on of shoes.
" Kailangan kong magsukat ng damit bago bilhin. "
Natural Translation
I need to try on clothes before buying them.
Literal Translation
Need I to try on of clothes before buying.
" Bago ka bumili ng damit online, mabuting magsukat muna sa tindahan para sigurado sa tamang sukat. "
Natural Translation
Before you buy clothes online, it's better to try them on at the store first to be sure of the right fit.
Literal Translation
Before you buy of clothes online, good to-try-on first at store so sure of right size.
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