matuto
matutô with stress marks
to learn
From root: tuto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natuto
na-tu-TO
learned
Present (Incomplete)
natututo
na-tu-TU-to
is learning
Future (Contemplated)
matututo
ma-tu-TU-to
will learn
Usage Note
Matuto is the stative actor-focus form of tuto, framing learning as something that happens to the experiencer rather than a deliberate act. It is one of the most fundamental education verbs in Tagalog; the related noun natutunan covers what was learned as a result.
Examples
" Gusto kong matuto ng Tagalog. "
Natural Translation
I want to learn Tagalog.
Literal Translation
Want I to-learn of Tagalog.
" Gusto kong matuto ng bagong kasanayan ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
I want to learn a new skill this year.
Literal Translation
Want I to-learn of new skill this year.
" Mas mabilis matuto ang isang bata kung hinahayaan siyang magkamali at subukang muli nang walang takot. "
Natural Translation
A child learns faster when allowed to make mistakes and try again without fear.
Literal Translation
More fast learn the one child if allowed him-to make-mistake and try again of no fear.
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