Magalpas (en. To exceed)

/maˈgalpas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of surpassing or going beyond a limit.
You exceed your teacher's expectations in the exam.
Magalpas ka sa inaasahan ng iyong guro sa pagsusulit.
Having greater quantity or size than usual.
The guests exceeded the number of seats in the dining area.
Ang mga bisita ay nagalpas sa bilang ng mga upuan sa kainan.

Etymology

from the root word 'alpas' meaning to reach or exceed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to exceed expectations
to go beyond what is expected by others
magalpas sa mga inaasahan

Related Words

alpas
the root word from which 'magalpas' is derived, meaning to come out or break free.
alpas

Slang Meanings

passed by or went past a place
I passed by Juan's house earlier.
Nagmagalpas ako sa bahay ni Juan kanina.
did not stop or could not follow
People just passed by the rules.
Magalpas lang yung mga tao sa mga patakaran.