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    Taga (en. From)

    taga

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who lives or comes from a particular place.
    Maria is from Batangas.
    Si Maria ay taga-Batangas.
    A term used to refer to the origin or place of a person.
    I am from Manila.
    Ako ay taga-Maynila.
    An adjective describing a person from a particular locality.
    People from Negros are skilled craftsmen.
    Ang mga taga-Negros ay mahuhusay na mang-uugali.

    Etymology

    Ang salitang 'taga' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    where are you from?
    A question inquiring about the origin of the person being asked.
    taga-saan ka?
    I am from here.
    Indicates that a person lives in that place.
    ako ay taga-rito

    Related Words

    salt farmer
    A term for a person from a town or place abundant in salt.
    taga-asin
    gardener
    A term for a person who plants or takes care of plants.
    tagahalaman

    Slang Meanings

    Person from a certain place.
    I'm from Quezon City.
    Taga-Quezon City ako.
    Someone known or related from a place.
    Where are you from? Oh, we know each other!
    Taga-saan ka? Hala, magkakilala tayo!
    Person who asks for help.
    Seems like he’s the one to refer to when you need something.
    Parang siya yung taga-refer pag may kailangan.