Kaagad (en. Immediately)

ka-ágad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb indicating immediate action or occurrence.
He responded immediately to his friend's call.
Kaagad siyang tumugon sa tawag ng kanyang kaibigan.
Shows certainty in action without delay.
The teacher arrived at school right away.
Kaagad na dumating ang guro sa paaralan.
A short period before something happens.
The exam results were announced immediately.
Ang resulta ng pagsusulit ay kaagad na naipahayag.

Etymology

From the word 'agad' meaning 'immediately' or 'sudden'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immediately after
right away after an event
kaagad pagkatapos
immediate action
prompt response to a situation
kaagad na aksyon

Related Words

quick
A word that can indicate a fast movement or action.
mabilis
at once
A phrase indicating an immediate action.
agad-agad

Slang Meanings

Right away
He already left, right away.
Nakaalis na siya, agad-agad.
Totally exhausted
I'm totally exhausted from work.
Sagad na sagad ang pagod ko sa trabaho.
Hurry up
Hurry up, we'll be late!
Dali-dali na tayong umalis, malelate na tayo!
Straight away
He bought it straight away, no hesitation.
Bumili siya nang walang kaprag-prag, diretso agad.