Makabago (en. Modern)
/makəˈbaɡo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means that something is new or modern.
His outfit is modern and suits his personality.
Ang kanyang damit ay makabago at bagay sa kanyang personalidad.
A characteristic of ideas or technologies based on the latest knowledge.
Modern technology makes our lives easier.
Ang makabago na teknolohiya ay nagpapadali sa ating buhay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bago', which means 'new' in English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
modern perspective
Means having a new or creative viewpoint.
makabago ang pananaw
Related Words
shiny
Means bright or in a new form.
makinang
new
A translation in Spanish meaning new.
nueva
Slang Meanings
A social or trendy person or thing
The clothes she's wearing are beautiful! She looks modern/trendy.
Ang suot niyang damit, ang ganda! Mukha siyang makabago.
Following trends or the latest fashions
All my friends are following trends, and it seems like they're all so modern.
Lahat ng kaibigan ko, nakikiuso at parang lahat sila ay makabago.
Somewhat hip or contemporary
This café is so modern; there are a lot of millennials here!
Napaka-makabago ng café na ito, ang daming millennial dito!