Pagispis (en. To begin)

/pa.gis.pis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action or process of starting something.
The commencement of the project was successful.
Ang pagispis ng proyekto ay naging matagumpay.
Being active in an activity or objective.
Initiation is necessary to achieve the goals.
Kailangan ng pagispis upang maabot ang mga mithiin.
The start of a scheduled time or opportunity.
The class commences on Monday.
Ang pagispis ng klase ay sa Lunes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the start
at the beginning of an activity or project
sa pagispis
the start is important
it shows the significance of the beginning of things
ang pagispis ay mahalaga

Related Words

start
the process or period of beginning.
simula
to start
an action equivalent to initiating.
magsimula

Slang Meanings

Wake up
I woke up so I wouldn't be late for class.
Nagpagispis ako para hindi malate sa klase.
Get up
Even though I'm tired, I still got up for work.
Kahit pagod, nagpagispis pa rin ako para sa trabaho.
Woke up late
I woke up at two in the afternoon.
Nakapagispis ako ng alas-dos ng hapon.