From root: usap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-usap
nag-u-SAP
talked with each other
Present (Incomplete)
nag-u-usap
nag-u-u-SAP
talking with each other
Future (Contemplated)
mag-u-usap
mag-u-u-SAP
will talk with each other
Usage Note
Mag-usap is used when two or more people engage in a conversation or a purposeful discussion. It implies a mutual exchange of ideas and is commonly heard when someone wants to settle an issue or catch up with a friend.
Examples
" Mag-usap tayo mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's talk later.
Literal Translation
Talk-with-each-other we later.
" Masarap mag-usap habang nagkakape. "
Natural Translation
It is nice to talk with each other while having coffee.
Literal Translation
Delicious talk-with-each-other while having-coffee.
" Sa halip na magtampuhan kayo, mas mabuti pang mag-usap kayo nang tahimik para maayos ang gusot. "
Natural Translation
Instead of sulking at each other, it's better for you to talk calmly so the misunderstanding gets resolved.
Literal Translation
In place of sulk-each-other you, more better still talk-with-each-other you in quiet so resolved the tangle.
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