magsalita ng Ingles
/maɡsaliˈtaʔ naŋ ʔiŋˈɡles/word by word
To speak English in Tagalog is magsalita ng Ingles.
The phrase is used to describe the act of using the English language to communicate.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb magsalita is an actor-focus verb formed from the root salita (word/speak) using the prefix mag-, which means "to speak".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that someone spoke English in the past, change the prefix to nag- to form nagsalita ng Ingles.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɡsaliˈtaʔ naŋ ʔiŋˈɡles/
Did you know?
- The spelling of the particle ng is a historical compromise caused by the limitations of English-language typewriters during the American occupation.
- In many parts of the Philippines, the act of 'magsalita ng Ingles' functions as a social tool to instantly shift the level of formality in a room.
Examples in context
- Gusto kong magsalita ng Ingles.I want to speak English.This sentence shows how to express a desire to use the form magsalita ng Ingles.Tatoeba #10170119 by theSardonyx, translation #2854610 by CN
- Marunong siyang magsalita ng Ingles at pati na rin ng Pranses.He can speak English, and French as well.This sentence illustrates the ability to use the form magsalita ng Ingles.Tatoeba #11529810 by qwertzu, translation #293952 by voxbubnya
- Pakikiusap, mag-Ingles ka po para maintindihan namin lahat.Please speak English so that we can all understand.
- Siyempre, mag-Ingles ako para sa inyo.Of course, I will speak English for you all.
- Sige, mag-Ingles na lang tayo.Sure, let's just speak English then.
- Taglish na lang tayo.Let's just speak Taglish.
- I-Ingles mo na lang para madali.Just speak English for ease.
- Kailangang magsalita ng Ingles sa meeting na ito.One needs to speak English in this meeting.
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are discussing their job requirements.
- MariaMark, kailangan mo bang magsalita ng Ingles sa trabaho?Mark, do you need to speak English at work?
- MarkOo, Maria. Madalas kaming magsalita ng Ingles dito.Yes, Maria. We often speak English here.
- MariaMahirap ba ang magsalita ng Ingles para sa iyo?Is it difficult for you to speak English?
- MarkHindi naman, sanay na ako.Not really, I am used to it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (magsalita, ng, Ingles) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ingles, magsalita, ng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
