Magpasimula (en. To initiate)

mag-pas-i-mu-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something or to start a process.
We need to initiate a new project next month.
Kailangan nating magpasimula ng bagong proyekto sa susunod na buwan.
To provide the beginning or first step in something.
He initiated the changes in our organization.
Siya ang nagpasimula ng pagbabago sa ating organisasyon.
To embark or start an activity.
You should start your work before it gets dark.
Magpasimula ka na sa iyong gawain bago magdilim.

Etymology

derived from the word 'pasimula' meaning beginning or start.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to initiate a step
to start a process or project
magpasimula ng hakbang
to initiate change
to start a new situation or condition
magpasimula ng pagbabago

Related Words

beginning
The first part or start of something.
pasimula
start
The first step or phase of a process.
simula

Slang Meanings

to start
Let's start the project so we won't miss the deadline.
Magpasimula na tayo ng proyekto, para hindi tayo mahiha sa deadline.
to begin
We need to begin early to avoid traffic.
Kailangan na nating magsimula ng maaga para makaiwas sa traffic.
let's start
Let's start, no turning back!
Simula na tayo, walang atrasan!