magtalumpati
magtalumpáti with stress marks
to give a speech
From root: talumpati
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtalumpati
nag-ta-lum-PA-ti
gave a speech
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatalumpati
nag-ta-ta-lum-PA-ti
is giving a speech
Future (Contemplated)
magtatalumpati
mag-ta-ta-lum-PA-ti
will give a speech
Usage Note
Magtalumpati is the actor-focus form of talumpati, the standard formal term for delivering a prepared public address. It is the verb of choice for political speeches, graduation orations, and ceremonial remarks, distinguishing formal oration from casual pananalita or everyday salita.
Examples
" Magtatalumpati siya bukas. "
Natural Translation
He/She will give a speech tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-give-speech he/she tomorrow.
" Handa na siyang magtalumpati sa harap ng maraming tao. "
Natural Translation
He/She is now ready to give a speech in front of many people.
Literal Translation
Ready now he/she to-give-speech at front of many people.
" Bago magtalumpati ang pangulo, ilang ulit muna niyang sinanay ang kaniyang mga salita sa harap ng salamin. "
Natural Translation
Before the president gave a speech, he practiced his words several times in front of the mirror.
Literal Translation
Before to-give-speech the president, several times first he practiced the his words at front of mirror.
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