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    Tagal (en. Long time)

    /taˈɡal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Duration is a period of time that has passed.
    Their conversation took a long time, almost an hour.
    Ang tagal ng kanilang pag-uusap ay halos isang oras.
    Duration can refer to the length of time of a specific event.
    The length of the rain caused flooding.
    Ang tagal ng ulan ay nagdulot ng baha.

    Etymology

    From the word 'taga' meaning 'from' or 'of place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    long time ago
    Means a long time has passed.
    tagal na

    Related Words

    taga
    A word used to refer to a place of origin.
    taga

    Slang Meanings

    From here
    Where are you from? Oh, I've been from this town for a long time.
    Saan ka galing? Ah, tagal ako dito sa bayan na 'to.
    It's been a while
    It's been a while since I've seen something like this!
    Tagal na akong walang nakitang ganito!
    You've been here a long time
    Have you been waiting for this for a long time?
    Tagal mo na bang inaantay 'to?