From root: tugtog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtugtog
nag-tug-TOG
played music
Present (Incomplete)
nagtutugtog
nag-tu-tug-TOG
playing music
Future (Contemplated)
magtutugtog
mag-tu-tug-TOG
will play music
Usage Note
Magtugtog is used when referring to playing a musical instrument or operating a device to play recorded music. It highlights the active role of the person producing the sound, whether through manual skill or by broadcasting a track.
Examples
" Magtugtog tayo ng kanta. "
Natural Translation
Let's play a song.
Literal Translation
Let's-play we of song.
" Masayang magtugtog habang kumakanta. "
Natural Translation
It is fun to play music while singing.
Literal Translation
Happy play while singing.
" Habang naghihintay kami ng mga bisita, nagtugtog ang aking tito ng ilang lumang kanta sa gitara. "
Natural Translation
While we waited for the guests, my uncle played a few old songs on the guitar.
Literal Translation
While waiting we of plural guest, played the my uncle of several old song at guitar.
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