Kangina (en. A while ago)

kaŋˈɡina

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Adverb that provides information about the time of an event.
I have been waiting for you since a while ago.
Kangina pa ako naghihintay sa iyo.

Etymology

Origin: Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just a while ago.
I just did it a while ago.
Kangina lang.

Related Words

kanina
Another way of saying 'kangina', also refers to a past time.
kanina

Slang Meanings

It's just a short time left.
I just had my last cup of water a little while ago.
Kangina na ang huli kong baso ng tubig.
The debts are piling up.
A little while ago, Juan had so many debts!
Kangina, ang dami ng utang ni Juan!
Just passing through or checking in.
A little while ago, Anna just passed by me here.
Kangina, pinadaan lang ako ni Anna dito.
Just finished.
A little while ago, the meeting just finished.
Kangina, kakakatapos lang ng meeting.