magtinggal
magtinggál with stress marks
to set aside
From root: tinggal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtinggal
nag-ting-GAL
set aside
Present (Incomplete)
nagtitinggal
nag-ti-ting-GAL
is setting aside
Future (Contemplated)
magtitinggal
mag-ti-ting-GAL
will set aside
Usage Note
Magtinggal is the actor-focus form of tinggal, used when someone deliberately sets aside or stores something — most often food or resources — for later use. It carries a thrifty, intentional connotation rooted in the Filipino value of frugality, especially in households that prepare food in advance.
Examples
" Magtinggal tayo ng kanin. "
Natural Translation
Let's set aside some rice.
Literal Translation
Set-aside we of rice.
" Magandang magtinggal ng kaunting suplay ng pagkain para sa darating na bagyo. "
Natural Translation
It is good to set aside a small supply of food for the upcoming typhoon.
Literal Translation
Good to-set-aside of little supply of food for for coming typhoon.
" Natutuhan kong magtinggal ng kaunting pera tuwing sweldo upang may magamit kapag may biglaang gastusin. "
Natural Translation
I learned to set aside a little money every payday so that I have something to use when there is a sudden expense.
Literal Translation
Learned I to-set-aside of little money every payday so-that have to-use when there sudden expense.
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