Pinagsimulan (en. Originated)
/pinag-si-mu-lan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Action that marks the beginning of something.
The project was initiated last year.
Ang proyekto ay pinagsimulan noong nakaraang taon.
Indicates the initial part of a process or change that occurred.
The commencement of the change is an important event.
Ang pinagsimulan ng pagbabago ay isang mahalagang kaganapan.
A step or stage that marks the beginning of a particular task.
The initiation of her career happened in a small company.
Ang pinagsimulan ng kanyang karera ay nangyari sa isang maliit na kumpanya.
Etymology
from 'nag-' + 'simula', derived from the root word 'simula'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the origin of everything
the place or opportunity where something began.
pinagsimulan ng lahat
Related Words
start
The step or stage where something begins.
simula
initiated
A verb form referring to the action of beginning.
nag-simula
Slang Meanings
started or initiated
I have already started my business plan.
Pinagsimulan ko na yung planong negosyo ko.
start or began
When did you start this project?
Kailan mo pinagsimulan ang proyekto na 'to?
began with a big bang
So much has happened, I feel like the universe started it all.
Sobrang dami ng nangyari, feeling ko pinagsimulan na ng universe.