Magumpisa (en. To begin)

ma-gum-pi-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
This is a word that expresses action or the state of being.
Let's begin a new project next week.
Magumpisa tayo ng bagong proyekto sa susunod na linggo.
An action indicating the initiation of something.
Let's start before it gets dark.
Magumpisa na tayo bago magdilim.
To take steps to start a process or task.
We need to begin early to finish on time.
Kailangan nating magumpisa ng maaga upang matapos sa oras.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'umpisa' meaning 'start' or 'beginning'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's start!
A way of saying that it's time to begin.
Magumpisa na tayo!
It's time to start.
Indicates that the right time has come to begin.
Panahon na para magumpisa.

Related Words

beginning
The start of something or a process.
umpisa
start
Another word for 'beginning', referring to the very first part.
simula

Slang Meanings

to start or begin
You should start your project so you won't be disrupted.
Magumpisa ka na sa project mo para hindi ka maabala.
to start the fun
Let's start the fun tonight!
Magumpisa na tayo ng saya ngayong gabi!
to set a beginning
We need to start early to keep up with the schedule.
Kailangan nating magumpisa nang maaga para makasunod sa schedule.
kick-off
We should start now, just like the kick-off of a game.
Dapat magumpisa na tayo, parang kick-off ng game.