magtalakay
magtalakáy with stress marks
to discuss
From root: talakay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtalakay
nag-ta-la-KAY
discussed
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatalakay
nag-ta-ta-la-KAY
is discussing
Future (Contemplated)
magtatalakay
mag-ta-ta-la-KAY
will discuss
Usage Note
Magtalakay is the actor-focus form of talakay, the standard formal Filipino verb for deliberating on a topic in a structured way. It is widely used in academic, governmental, and broadcast contexts, and implies a genuine back-and-forth exchange rather than a one-sided lecture.
Examples
" Magtalakay tayo ng plano bukas. "
Natural Translation
Let us discuss the plan tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Let-us-discuss we of plan tomorrow.
" Planong magtalakay ng mga guro tungkol sa bagong kurikulum. "
Natural Translation
The teachers plan to discuss the new curriculum.
Literal Translation
Plan to-discuss of teachers about at new curriculum.
" Bago magpasya ang lupon, mahalagang magtalakay muna ang lahat ng miyembro upang marinig ang bawat panig. "
Natural Translation
Before the council decides, it is important that all the members discuss first so that every side is heard.
Literal Translation
Before to-decide the council, important to-discuss first the all of members so to-be-heard the each side.
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