From root: walo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagwalo
nag-wa-LO
became eight
Present (Incomplete)
nagwawalo
nag-wa-wa-LO
becoming eight
Future (Contemplated)
magwawalo
mag-wa-wa-LO
will become eight
Usage Note
Magwalo is used to describe a group or quantity reaching the count of eight members or units. It is less common in casual speech, where speakers typically prefer using the root word with a linking verb to express the total.
Examples
" Kailangan nating magwalo. "
Natural Translation
We need to be eight.
Literal Translation
Need we-linker become-eight.
" Kailangan nating magwalo sa bawat hanay. "
Natural Translation
We need to make it eight in every row.
Literal Translation
Need we to become eight in every row.
" Kung magwawalo lang ang sasali sa laro, mas madali nating mahahati ang koponan sa dalawang pantay na grupo. "
Natural Translation
If only eight will join the game, it'll be easier for us to split the team into two equal groups.
Literal Translation
If will-become-eight just the will-join in-the game, more easy we-linker can-divide the team into two equal linker group.
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