magwika
magwikà with stress marks
to say; to utter
From root: wika
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagwika
nag-wi-KA
said
Present (Incomplete)
nagwiwika
nag-wi-wi-KA
is saying
Future (Contemplated)
magwiwika
mag-wi-wi-KA
will say
Usage Note
Magwika is the actor-focus form for the literary and formal Tagalog act of saying or uttering something. Often seen in classical poetry and elevated prose, it is rarely used in everyday conversation — where sabihin or sabi is preferred — making it a reliable marker of a formal or archaic register.
Examples
" Bawal magwika ng masama. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to utter anything bad.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-utter of bad.
" Bawal magwika ng masasamang salita sa loob ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to utter bad words inside the church.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-utter of bad words at inside of church.
" Nangahas magwika ang matandang makata ng mga katotohanang ayaw marinig ng marami sa harap ng hari. "
Natural Translation
The old poet dared to utter truths that many did not want to hear in front of the king.
Literal Translation
Dared to-utter the old linker poet of plural truths-linker not-want be-heard of many in front of king.
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