magtanghal
magtanghál with stress marks
to perform
From root: tanghal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtanghal
nag-tang-HAL
performed
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatanghal
nag-ta-tang-HAL
is performing
Future (Contemplated)
magtatanghal
mag-ta-tang-HAL
will perform
Usage Note
Magtanghal is the actor-focus infinitive of tanghal, used in performing-arts, theatrical, and cultural-festival contexts when the performers or producing group are the focus. The root tanghal carries a sense of public elevation or presentation; pagtatanghal is the standard noun for a staged production or performance.
Examples
" Magtanghal tayo bukas. "
Natural Translation
Let's perform tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Perform we tomorrow.
" Sabik nang magtanghal ang mga mag-aaral sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The students are eager to perform on stage.
Literal Translation
Eager now to-perform the students on stage.
" Bago sila magtanghal sa harap ng malaking madla, ilang linggo silang nag-ensayo araw-araw matapos ang klase. "
Natural Translation
Before they perform in front of a large audience, they rehearsed every day for several weeks after class.
Literal Translation
Before they perform in front of large audience, several weeks they rehearsed daily after the class.
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