From root: tayo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtayo
nag-ta-YO
built
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatayo
nag-ta-ta-YO
building
Future (Contemplated)
magtatayo
mag-ta-ta-YO
will build
Usage Note
Magtayo is used when referring to constructing physical structures like houses or buildings, as well as establishing organizations or businesses. It is an actor-focus verb, emphasizing the person or entity doing the building or founding.
Examples
" Magtayo tayo ng bahay-bahayan. "
Natural Translation
Let's build a little playhouse.
Literal Translation
Build we of house-pretend.
" Gusto nilang magtayo ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
They want to build a house.
Literal Translation
Want they build of house.
" Matagal silang nag-ipon ng pera para makapagtayo ng sariling negosyo na makakatulong sa kanilang komunidad. "
Natural Translation
They saved money for a long time so they could build their own business that would help their community.
Literal Translation
Long-time they saved of money so-that can-build of own business that will-help to-the their community.
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