Magpaaga (en. To be early)

/mag.pa.ˈa.ga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of being early for a scheduled time.
Be early for your appointment so you won’t be late.
Magpaaga ka sa iyong appointment upang hindi ka ma-late.
The decision to be prepared or proactive in tasks.
Be early for your projects so you won't rush at the end.
Magpaaga ka para sa iyong mga proyekto upang hindi magmadali sa huli.
Leaving or arriving earlier than the scheduled time.
Choose an earlier departure time to avoid traffic.
Pumili ka ng magpaaga na oras ng pag-alis para maiwasan ang trapiko.

Etymology

From the root word 'aga' which means early.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be early.
Be early or wake up earlier.
Magpaaga ka.

Related Words

early
Referring to early or the first part of the day.
aga

Slang Meanings

to be ahead or rush without thinking
Come on, let's get ahead so we can eat quickly.
Sige na, magpaaga na tayo para mabilis tayong makakain.
to hurry or continue with an activity
Let's not delay any further in the meeting, he’s already here.
Huwag na tayong magpaaga pa sa meeting, andito na siya.
to outpace others in something
How fun! I got ahead in buying tickets and caught a lower price!
Ang saya! Nagpaaga ako sa pagbili ng tickets at naabutan ko pa ang murang presyo!