magtamasa
magtamasá with stress marks
to enjoy
From root: tamasa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtamasa
nag-ta-ma-SA
enjoyed
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatamasa
nag-ta-ta-ma-SA
is enjoying
Future (Contemplated)
magtatamasa
mag-ta-ta-ma-SA
will enjoy
Usage Note
Magtamasa is the actor-focus form of tamasa, carrying a more elevated, deliberate register than casual enjoyment — implying conscious, grateful appreciation of a benefit, pleasure, or freedom. Its object-focus counterpart tamasahin shifts focus to the thing being savored rather than the person experiencing it.
Examples
" Gusto naming magtamasa ng kapayapaan. "
Natural Translation
We want to enjoy peace.
Literal Translation
Want we to-enjoy of peace.
" Gusto ng pamilya na magtamasa ng kapayapaan sa bagong tirahan. "
Natural Translation
The family wants to enjoy peace in their new home.
Literal Translation
Want of family to-enjoy of peace in new home.
" Pagkatapos ng maraming taon ng pagsisikap, ngayon lamang nila tunay na natutuhang magtamasa ng bunga ng kanilang pinaghirapan. "
Natural Translation
After many years of hard work, only now have they truly learned to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Literal Translation
After of many years of effort, now only they truly learned to-enjoy of fruit of their labored-for.
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