Lagi (en. Always)

lah-gee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb describing the occurrence of something every time.

He is always late for class.

Lagi siyang naa-late sa klase.

Also called 'always', refers to a regular event.

We always meet every Friday.

Lagi tayong nagkikita tuwing Biyernes.

Indicates continuity; does not change.

Of course, I am always there for you.

Siyempre, lagi akong nandiyan para sa iyo.

You are always there.

You are always present or available.

Lagi kang nandiyan.

Always like this.

Always like this or happening.

Lagi na lang.

frequent

Another common term referring to frequent repetition.

madalas

always

He is always at the gym in the morning.

Nandiyan siya lagi sa gym pag umaga.

often

I often get late to class.

Kadalasan, nalilate ako sa klase.

constantly

They constantly chat with each other.

Palagi silang nag-uusap sa chat.

to the extreme

He's extremely angry, he's always mad.

Sukdulan na ng init ng ulo niya, lagi na lang siyang galit.