Lesson #54, December 27, 2024
When you want to talk about future plans or things that you will do, use this structure:
In Filipino, future actions are formed by repeating the first consonant and vowel of the root word and adding it after 'mag-' or 'um-.' For example, 'Mag-la-lunch ako' means 'I will have lunch.' This structure makes it easy to share your plans or intentions.
Key Vocabulary:
"Mag" - Will do/Will
"Ako" - I/Me
"Lunch" - Lunch
"Beach" - Beach
"Shopping" - Shopping
"Basketball" - Basketball
"Inom" - Drink
"Lakad" - Walk
"Pahinga" - Rest
"Trabaho" - Work
Other Useful Variations:
Mag-la-lunch ako mamaya.
I will have lunch later.
Mag-bi-beach kami bukas.
We will go to the beach tomorrow.
Mag-sa-shopping siya sa mall.
He/She will go shopping at the mall.
Mag-ba-basketball sila mamaya.
They will play basketball later.
Mag-i-inom tayo sa gabi.
We will drink tonight.
Mag-la-lakad ako sa parke.
I will walk in the park.
Mag-pa-pahinga siya ngayong hapon.
He/She will rest this afternoon.
Mag-tu-trabaho kami bukas.
We will work tomorrow.
Mag-ta-taxi ako papunta sa bahay.
I will take a taxi to the house.
Mag-ha-handa kami para sa meeting.
We will prepare for the meeting.
Take the Quiz
The phrase 'I will walk' is 'Mag-la-lakad ako.' How would you say 'I will work tomorrow' in Filipino?
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