magtakal
magtákal with stress marks
to measure out
From root: takal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtakal
nag-TA-kal
measured out
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatakal
nag-ta-TA-kal
is measuring out
Future (Contemplated)
magtatakal
mag-ta-TA-kal
will measure out
Usage Note
Magtakal is the actor-focus form of takal, the act of measuring out a volume of grain or liquid using a standard container. It is common in market and household contexts when dispensing rice or other staple commodities by the cup or scoop.
Examples
" Magtakal ka ng bigas. "
Natural Translation
Measure out some rice.
Literal Translation
Measure-out you of rice.
" Kailangan mong magtakal ng bigas para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
You need to measure out rice for dinner.
Literal Translation
Need you to-measure-out of rice for for dinner.
" Bago magluto, nagtatakal muna ang nanay ko ng tamang dami ng bigas para hindi masyadong marami o kulang ang lulutuin. "
Natural Translation
Before cooking, my mother first measures out the right amount of rice so that what's cooked isn't too much or too little.
Literal Translation
Before to-cook, measures-out first the mother my of right amount of rice so not too much or lacking the to-be-cooked.
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