Palagi (en. Always)

pah-lah-gee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb meaning 'doing something on every occasion'.
He always arrives early at the office.
Palagi siyang dumadating ng maaga sa opisina.
Referring to a habit or practice that does not change.
He always chooses the right in every decision.
Palagi niyang pinipili ang tama sa bawat desisyon.
Used to express the ongoing state of something.
He is always happy even in life's difficulties.
Palagi siyang masaya kahit sa hirap ng buhay.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'palagius', meaning 'continuous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

always
Refers to something that happens repeatedly.
palagi na lang
I always think of you
Expressing continuous thoughts about someone.
palagi kitang iniisip

Related Words

again
Repetition or doing something again.
muli
every
Referring to repetition at regular intervals.
tuwing

Slang Meanings

always, but with a hint of fun
I'm always going to the mall to chill!
Palagi na lang akong pumapasok sa mall para mag-chill!
becoming a habit or routine
He's always there every afternoon, it's like a ritual!
Palagi siyang nandoon tuwing hapon, parang rituals na!
getting boring from routine
I'm always studying at home, it's getting boring!
Palagi na lang akong nag-aaral sa bahay, nakaka-boring!