magtambal
magtambál with stress marks
to pair up
From root: tambal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtambal
nag-tam-BAL
paired up
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatambal
nag-ta-tam-BAL
is pairing up
Future (Contemplated)
magtatambal
mag-ta-tam-BAL
will pair up
Usage Note
Magtambal is the actor-focus form of tambal, used when two people or entities are forming a partnership or tandem, with the actors themselves as the focus. It is especially prominent in Philippine election discourse, where running-mate pairs are referred to as tambal tickets.
Examples
" Gusto naming magtambal sa laro. "
Natural Translation
We want to pair up in the game.
Literal Translation
Want we to-pair-up in game.
" Nagpasya ang dalawang sikat na artista na magtambal sa bagong pelikula. "
Natural Translation
The two famous actors decided to pair up for a new movie.
Literal Translation
Decided the two famous actors to-pair-up in new movie.
" Nagpasyang magtambal ang dalawang batikang politiko sa darating na halalan upang pagsamahin ang kanilang mga tagasuporta. "
Natural Translation
The two veteran politicians decided to pair up in the coming election to combine their supporters.
Literal Translation
Decided to-pair-up the two veteran politicians in coming election so combine the their supporters.
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