From root: tatlo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtatlumpu
nag-tat-lum-PU
turned thirty
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatatlumpu
nag-ta-tat-lum-PU
turning thirty
Future (Contemplated)
magtatatlumpu
mag-ta-tat-lum-PU
will turn thirty
Usage Note
Magtatlumpu is used to describe the act of reaching or turning thirty years old, typically when discussing an upcoming birthday milestone. It follows the standard prefix 'mag-' combined with the number 'tatlumpu' to signify the transition into that specific age.
Examples
" Magtatlumpu na ako sa Mayo. "
Natural Translation
I'll be turning thirty in May.
Literal Translation
Turn-thirty already I in May.
" Magtatlumpu na siya sa susunod na buwan. "
Natural Translation
He is turning thirty next month.
Literal Translation
Turn thirty already he/she in next month.
" Bago siya magtatlumpu, gusto niyang makapagtipid ng sapat na pera para makabili ng sariling bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before she turns thirty, she wants to save up enough money to be able to buy her own house.
Literal Translation
Before she turn-thirty, want she-to be-able-to-save of enough money so-as-to be-able-to-buy of own house.
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