Papagsimulain (en. Initiate)
/pa.pag.si.mu.lain/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the action of starting a process or task.
We need to initiate the project next week.
Kailangan nating papagsimulain ang proyekto sa susunod na linggo.
Refers to the act of giving a start or the first step.
His idea will initiate the new initiative.
Ang kanyang ideya ang papagsimulain ng bagong inisyatiba.
The act of doing something that will cause other events.
His decision will initiate many changes in the company.
Ang kanyang desisyon ay papagsimulain ng maraming pagbabago sa kumpanya.
Etymology
From the root word 'simula' meaning 'to start' or 'to begin' and the prefix 'papag-' indicating a forthcoming action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
initiate the project
to start a project
papagsimulain ang proyekto
Related Words
beginning
The process of starting or making the first step in a task.
pagsimula
Slang Meanings
to start or to begin
We need to start the project before the month ends.
Kailangan na nating papagsimulain ang proyekto bago magtapos ang buwan.
to embark on a new venture
He will start his business next year.
Papagsimulain na niya ang kanyang negosyo sa susunod na taon.
signifies the beginning
That's the start of their relationship.
Yun ang papagsimulain ng kanilang relasyon.
the first step
You should start everything with a proper plan.
Papagsimulain mo ang lahat sa pamamagitan ng tamang plano.