Dumisimula (en. To begin)

du-mi-si-mu-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the beginning of an action or event.
People are starting their activities in the morning.
Dumisimula na ang mga tao sa kanilang mga gawain sa umaga.
Expresses the process of starting something.
His story begins with a sad scene.
Dumisimula ang kanyang kwento sa isang malungkot na tagpo.
Commonly used to express the beginning of a season or event.
Spring begins in the month of March.
Dumisimula ang tagsibol sa buwan ng Marso.

Etymology

from the root word 'simula' with the prefix 'dum-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Every day begins with new hope.
Every day begins with new hope.
Dumisimula ang bawat araw sa bagong pag-asa.
The children starting to help each other.
The children starting to help each other.
Dumisimula na ang mga batang nagtutulungan.

Related Words

the process of starting or beginning.
the process of starting or beginning.
pagsisimula
the first part or portion that shows action.
the first part or portion that shows action.
simula

Slang Meanings

start or signal
The game is starting! Let's go!
Dumisimula na ang laban! Tara na!
beginning of a good or joyful experience
The happiness is starting with the new year!
Dumisimula na ang mga saya sa bagong taon!