magwagi
magwagî with stress marks
to win
From root: wagi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagwagi
nag-wa-GI
won
Present (Incomplete)
nagwawagi
nag-wa-wa-GI
is winning
Future (Contemplated)
magwawagi
mag-wa-wa-GI
will win
Usage Note
Magwagi is the actor-focus form of wagi, foregrounding the winner in a competition or struggle. Used across sports, elections, legal cases, and personal endeavors, wagi carries an elevated, slightly literary register compared to the more colloquial manalo, and is often preferred in formal announcements and commemorative language.
Examples
" Nagwagi ang aming koponan. "
Natural Translation
Our team won.
Literal Translation
Won the our team.
" Layunin ng bawat atleta ang magwagi sa darating na palaro. "
Natural Translation
Every athlete's goal is to win in the upcoming games.
Literal Translation
Goal of every athlete the to-win in coming games.
" Sa kabila ng matinding kompetisyon, nagwagi ang batang manlalaro dahil sa kanyang sipag at tiyaga. "
Natural Translation
Despite the intense competition, the young player won because of his diligence and perseverance.
Literal Translation
In spite of intense competition, won the young player because of his diligence and perseverance.
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