Lalu (en. Then)

/'lalu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb that connects two events or actions that happen successively.

He left, and then cooked dinner.

Umalis siya, at pagkatapos ay nagluto ng hapunan.

Used to specify a time that is uncertain in the future.

We will meet him next week, and we will discuss a lot then.

Makikipagkita tayo sa kanya sa susunod na linggo, at marami tayong pag-uusapan lalo.

I thought of it too.

naisip ko rin

I'm not really sure.

di naman ako sigurado

now

Refers to the present or at this time.

ngayon

later

Refers to a future time, soon.

mamaya

In a hurry

I’m in a hurry, I need to leave!

Lalu na ako, dapat na akong umalis!

Fast

He walks so fast, it's crazy!

Parang lalu siya maglakad, sobra!

Quick conversation

Wow, our chat was so quick!

Grabe, lalu naman ang tsikahan natin!