Filipino · Common Verbs

magsulat

To write

Beginnerverb

Definition

To form letters and words on paper or a screen.

Example

Nagsusulat ako ng mahabang email.

I am writing a long email.

Etymology

'Magsulat' comes from the root word 'sulat,' which means 'to write.' The prefix 'mag-' indicates the act of writing.

How & Where It’s Used

'Magsulat' is commonly used in educational and professional contexts. It applies to both spoken and written language and is recognized across the Philippines.

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