muling nagkasama
The English phrase "reunited" can be translated into Tagalog as muling nagkasama.
The phrase describes people coming together again after being apart for a period of time. While muling nagkasama describes the state of being together or spending time together, you might use muling nagkita if you want to specifically emphasize the act of seeing or meeting each other again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of muli, meaning again and nagkasama, meaning became together or together.
Which one should you use?
Depending on the context and level of formality, different forms are used. Magkasama na muli is a formal way to say "together again", while Nagkasama ulit is an informal way to say "got together again".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase muling nagkasama, the word nagkasama is in the completed aspect, which indicates that the reunion has already occurred.
Did you know?
- The word sama in the phrase 'to be together' shares a root with words that can mean 'bad' or 'evil' in other contexts, though in this phrase it is purely positive.
- Filipinos use the specific term balikbayan to describe the joy of a family member returning from abroad to be reunited with their kin.
- The phrase muling nagkasama implies that reunion is the act of joining a group again rather than just meeting a single person.
Examples in context
- Sa wakas, magkasama na muli tayo!Finally, we're together again!
- Nagkabalikan na kami matapos ang maraming taong pagkawala.We have finally reunited after many years of separation.
- O, nagkasama ulit tayo! Kamusta ka na?Hey, we're together again! How have you been?
- Masaya na nauulit ang pagkikita natin araw-araw.It's great that our meetings are happening again every day.
- Muling nagkasama ang magkapatid pagkatapos ng maraming taon.The siblings were reunited after many years.
- Masaya kaming muling nagkasama ngayon.We are happy to be reunited now.
- Muling nagkasama ang magkaibigan sa parke.The friends were reunited at the park.
Example conversation
Mark and Christina meet at a cafe after years of living in different countries.
- MarkSa wakas, muling nagkasama rin tayo!Finally, we are reunited at last!
- ChristinaOo, Mark. Sobrang saya ko na makita ka.Yes, Mark. I am so happy to see you.
- MarkAng dami nating dapat pag-usapan.We have so much to talk about.
- ChristinaKahit saan, basta magkasama tayo.Anywhere, as long as we are together.
