From root: sundalo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsundalo
nag-sun-DA-lo
served as a soldier
Present (Incomplete)
nagsusundalo
nag-su-sun-DA-lo
serving as a soldier
Future (Contemplated)
magsusundalo
mag-su-sun-DA-lo
will serve as a soldier
Usage Note
Magsundalo is used to describe the act of becoming or serving as a soldier, often focusing on the transition into military life or choosing it as a career path. It is commonly used when discussing one's professional aspirations or service to the country.
Examples
" Gusto niyang magsundalo. "
Natural Translation
He wants to be a soldier.
Literal Translation
Want he to-be-soldier.
" Nagdesisyon siyang magsundalo para sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
He decided to serve as a soldier for the country.
Literal Translation
Decided he to-serve-as-soldier for the country.
" Nagpasya siyang magsundalo matapos makita ang sakripisyo ng kanyang amang naglingkod din sa militar. "
Natural Translation
He decided to serve as a soldier after seeing the sacrifice of his father, who also served in the military.
Literal Translation
Decided he to-serve-as-soldier after to-see the sacrifice of his father that served also in military.
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