From root: tsinelas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtsinelas
nag-tsi-NE-las
wore slippers
Present (Incomplete)
nagtsitsinelas
nag-tsi-tsi-NE-las
wearing slippers
Future (Contemplated)
magtsitsinelas
mag-tsi-tsi-NE-las
will wear slippers
Usage Note
Magtsinelas is used when putting on or wearing flip-flops or slippers, which are the most common everyday footwear for both indoor and casual outdoor settings in the Philippines.
Examples
" Magtsinelas ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Put on slippers first.
Literal Translation
Wear-slippers you first.
" Magtsinelas ka lang muna sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Just wear slippers inside the house for now.
Literal Translation
Wear-slippers you just first inside house.
" Huwag kang magtsinelas papunta sa simbahan dahil masyadong impormal para sa misa. "
Natural Translation
Don't wear slippers going to church because it's too informal for mass.
Literal Translation
Don't you wear-slippers going to church because too informal for mass.
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