From root: sulat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsulat
nag-su-LAT
wrote
Present (Incomplete)
nagsusulat
nag-su-su-LAT
is writing
Future (Contemplated)
magsusulat
mag-su-su-LAT
will write
Usage Note
Magsulat is used when the focus is on the act of writing as a general activity or habit rather than a specific object. It is an actor-focus verb suitable for everyday contexts like writing a letter, a diary entry, or practicing penmanship.
Examples
" Mahilig akong magsulat. "
Natural Translation
I like to write.
Literal Translation
Fond I of writing.
" Mahilig siyang magsulat ng tula. "
Natural Translation
She likes to write poems.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she of writing poems.
" Bago siya matulog tuwing gabi, nakaugalian na niyang magsulat sa kaniyang talaarawan tungkol sa mga nangyari sa maghapon. "
Natural Translation
Before sleeping each night, it has become her habit to write in her diary about what happened during the day.
Literal Translation
Before she sleep every night, habit already her to write in her diary about the happenings in daytime.
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