Kapagdaka (en. Immediately)

ka-pag-da-ka

Meaning & Definition

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adverb
An adverb that indicates time showing sudden or immediate action.
Immediately, he left the house after receiving the call.
Kapagdaka, umalis siya ng bahay matapos matanggap ang tawag.
An astronomical term that refers to an event occurring at a specific moment.
At the moment of the eclipse, the surroundings darkened.
Kapagdaka ng eclipse, nagdilim ang paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'daka' which means sudden or immediate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the moment of hearing the voice.
at the time when the voice is heard.
kapagdaka ng boses

Related Words

daka
a root word that indicates a subsequent action.
daka

Slang Meanings

After everything or a period.
When Mama gets mad, it's like everything has no more meaning, after that I lose my energy.
Kapag nagalit si Mama, parang lahat ay wala nang saysay, kapagdaka wala na akong gana.
Immediately, suddenly.
Suddenly, he left without even saying goodbye.
Kapagdaka, umalis na siya na hindi man lang nagpaalam.