mga petsa
The English phrase "dates" is translated into Tagalog as mga petsa.
mga petsa refers to the specific days of the month or year. When expressing specific dates informally, you can follow the format number + ng + month, such as 10 ng Enero (January 10). To combine a date with a time, use this informal date format followed by the time in a 12-hour clock format. For example, 10 ng Enero, 7:30 ng gabi means January 10, 7:30 PM.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the plural marker mga and the noun petsa, which means "date". Together, they literally mean "the dates".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mga is a particle placed before the noun to indicate plurality. The singular form of the phrase is petsa.
Did you know?
- The spelling of mga changed because of the limitations of English typewriters during the American occupation of the Philippines. Typing the original abbreviated forms with tildes was too difficult.
- In the Philippines, official government documents and formal invitations often use Spanish month names like Enero and Pebrero rather than English ones.
Examples in context
- Iaanunsiyo ang mga petsa.Dates will be announced.This sentence is useful for announcing when specific dates will be made known using mga petsa.Tatoeba #11582781 by qwertzu, translation #4495612 by CK
- Kailan ang mga petsa ng iyong bakasyon?When are the dates of your vacation?
- Pakisulat ang mga petsa sa kalendaryo.Please write the dates on the calendar.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Jasmine are discussing their upcoming trip.
- RicardoAlam mo na ba ang mga petsa ng biyahe natin?Do you know the dates of our trip yet?
- JasmineHindi pa, pero titingnan ko ang email mamaya.Not yet, but I will check the email later.
- RicardoSige, sabihan mo ako kapag nalaman mo na.Okay, tell me once you find out.
- JasmineSige, Ricardo, gagawin ko.Okay, Ricardo, I will.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mga, petsa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
