Pagdaka (en. Immediately)

/paɡˈda.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb describing an action that happened right away.
Immediately, the children left the school after class.
Pagdaka, ang mga bata ay umalis sa paaralan pagkatapos ng klase.
Indicates the sequential order of events that happened quickly.
Immediately, he answered the teacher's question.
Pagdaka, sumagot siya sa tanong ng guro.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'dati' meaning 'previous' or 'first part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immediately after
Right after an event.
pagdaka pagkatapos

Related Words

fast
A word describing speed or rapid action.
mabilis
beginning
The start or first part of something.
unan

Slang Meanings

slowly
You should walk pagdaka, you might trip.
Pagdaka na nga ang iyong hakbang, baka matisod ka pa.
suddenly
She packed pagdaka, so we were in a hurry.
Nag-impake siya ng pagdaka, kaya nagmamadali na kami.