Alpa (en. Alpha)

al-pah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The first letter of the Greek alphabet.
The word 'alpha' is used to refer to the first part of something.
Ang salitang 'alpha' ay ginagamit upang tukuyin ang unang bahagi ng isang bagay.
Symbol of beginning or main part.
In a group, he is the 'alpha' who gives direction.
Sa isang grupo, siya ang 'alpha' na nagbibigay ng direksyon.
Refers to a leader or dominant person in a group.
His personality makes him the 'alpha' among his friends.
Ang kanyang personalidad ay kuwentuhing siyang 'alpha' sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

from the English word 'alpha'

Common Phrases and Expressions

alpha and omega
The whole beginning and end of something.
alpha at omega

Related Words

beta
Second letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to refer to the second level of something or someone.
beta

Slang Meanings

Feeling lazy or becoming lazy about something.
I'm feeling alpa, I'll just do it tomorrow.
Alpa na lang ako, bukas na lang ako gagawa.
No desire to do or act.
You seem so alpa today, why don't you want to join?
Parang alpa ka na ngayon, bakit ayaw mong sumama?
Feeling weak or lacking in energy.
I'm alpa, I just woke up.
Alpa kasi ako, kakagising ko lang.