Inisyatiba (en. Initiative)

i-nisi-ya-ti-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A step or effort to start a project or activity.
The initiative of the youth brought about change in the community.
Ang inisyatiba ng mga kabataan ay nagdala ng pagbabago sa komunidad.
The freedom or ability to make decisions and take steps without being ordered by others.
A leader needs initiative to make decisions quickly.
Kailangan ng isang lider ang inisyatiba upang makapagdesisyon nang mabilis.
The process of having a new project or idea.
The company's initiative focuses on researching new technologies.
Ang inisyatiba ng kumpanya ay nakatuon sa pagsasaliksik ng mga bagong teknolohiya.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'inisyatiba' comes from the English word 'initiative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start an initiative
to begin a project or program
magsimula ng inisyatiba
has initiative
has the ability or courage to take action
may inisyatiba

Related Words

public initiative
An initiative that comes from the people or community for their welfare.
inisyatibong pampubliko
effort
The act of putting in effort to achieve a goal.
pagsusumikap

Slang Meanings

full of irritation
My boss's initiative earlier was so loud.
Ang inisyatiba ng boss ko kanina, sobrang taas ng boses niya.
annoyed action
Even like that, I can't help but take initiative when something is needed.
Kahit ganyan siya, di ko maiiwasang mag-inisyatiba kapag may kailangan.
reacted out of irritation
He took initiative towards me again; it's like he's really angry.
Inisyatiba na naman siya sa akin, parang galit na galit.