Present (en. Kasalukuyan)

pre-sent

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The current time or period.
We should value the present and not disregard the past.
Dapat nating pahalagahan ang present at huwag isang tabi ang nakaraan.
An item given as a gift.
She received a beautiful present from her friend.
Nakakuha siya ng magandang present mula sa kanyang kaibigan.
verb
To offer or show to others.
He presented his project in front of the class.
Ipinresenta niya ang kanyang proyekto sa harap ng klase.
adjective
Happening or existing in the present.
The present form of the word is used in present tense sentences.
Ang present na anyo ng salita ay ginagamit sa mga pangungusap ng kasalukuyan.

Etymology

Ingles ang pinagmulan

Common Phrases and Expressions

present tense
A verb form used to describe current actions or states.
present tense
giving a present
The act of giving something to another person as a gift.
giving a present

Related Words

presente
Refers to anything given to another person, especially on occasions.
presente

Slang Meanings

to give
I want to present my gift to you.
Parang gusto kong ipresent sa 'yo ang regalo ko.
to show
Your art is beautiful, you should present it to many.
Maganda 'yang sining mo, dapat mong ipakita sa marami.
to lead (in a group or presentation)
Who will present the first A-10s at the tournament?
Sino ang mag-prepresent ng mga unang A-10 sa torneo?
I'm here / I'm the one showing up
Who is present? I'm the one present!
Sino ang present? Ako ang present!