Pasimulan (en. Initiate)

pɑˈsi.mʊ.lɑn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action or start a process.
We should initiate the project as soon as possible.
Dapat natin pasimulan ang proyekto sa lalong madaling panahon.
To provide a start or introduction to a discussion or project.
His speech became the initiation of an important debate.
Ang kanyang talumpati ang naging pasimulan ng mahalagang debate.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'simula' which means beginning or start.

Common Phrases and Expressions

initiate anything
Begin an activity or project.
pasimulan ang anumang bagay

Related Words

beginning
The first part or stage of a process.
simula
start
The action of initiating.
umpisa

Slang Meanings

let's start
Let's start the meeting, let's not hesitate.
Pasimulan na natin ang meeting, huwag na tayong magpatumpik-tumpik.
let's charge in
For me, let's start the project, so we need to charge in!
Para sa akin, pasimulan na ang proyekto, kaya't kailangan na nating sumugod na!
just start it
Hey, you've been thinking for so long, just start your plans!
Uy, ang tagal mo nang nag-iisip, simulan mo na ang iyong mga plano!