Pagka (en. State)

/ˈpaɡka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state of a thing or situation.
The state of his health is not good.
Ang pagka ng kanyang kalusugan ay hindi maganda.
A process or development in life.
The development of his skill continued for many more years of training.
Ang pagka ng kanyang kasanayan ay natuloy sa marami pang taon ng pagsasanay.
A level of being.
The state of his happiness was clear in his smile.
Ang pagka ng kanyang kasiyahan ay malinaw sa kanyang ngiti.

Common Phrases and Expressions

happy state
condition of happiness
pagka-masaya
state of smiling
when happiness is expressed
pagka-ngiti

Related Words

opportunity
Opportunity reflects the chances in life that bring about change.
pagkakataon
development
Development is the process of change or progress in a condition or state.
pag-unlad

Slang Meanings

food or grub
This food is delicious, it's like you're in another world!
Sarap ng pagka na to, para kang nasa ibang mundo!
meal
What meal did you cook? It looks delicious!
Ano bang pagka ang niluto mo? Mukhang masarap!
dish or cuisine
I studied how to cook Italian cuisine.
Nag-aral akong magluto ng pagka ng Italya.