Bago (en. New)

ˈba.go

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Emphasizes the aspect of being new or recently made.

I bought a new and modern phone.

Bumili ako ng bago at modernong telepono.

Indicates an item that has not been used or tried yet.

He has a new pair of shoes that he hasn't worn yet.

Mayroon siyang bago na sapatos na hindi pa niya nasusuot.

Symbolizes change or a fresh start.

The new year is an opportunity for a new beginning.

Ang bagong taon ay isang pagkakataon para sa bagong simula.

adverb

Indicates an event that occurred recently.

He arrived before the scheduled time.

Dumating siya bago ang takdang oras.

N/A

before everything else

things that should be prioritized or given attention before others

bago sa lahat

before noon

before the arrival of noon

bago magtanghali

new appliance

items or equipment that have just been released or newly made.

bagong kasangkapan

Just woke up or a person who just woke up

I'm so new, I need to stretch a bit!

Sobrang bago ako, kailangan ko munang mag-stretch!

New to the area, newbie

I'm new here, I'm just asking where the bathroom is.

Bago pa lang ako dito, tanong lang ako kung san ang CR.

Fresh or not broken down

The new fries are tastier compared to the old ones.

Ang bago na prito, mas masarap kumpara sa luma.

Cool or awesome thing

Wow, your phone is so cool!

Wow, ang bago ng cellphone mo!