Umaga (en. Morning)
oo-ma-ga
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The time from sunrise until noon.
We often exercise in the morning.
Madalas kaming nag-eehersisyo sa umaga.
A specific part of the day associated with the start of activities.
Morning is the best time to plan.
Ang umaga ay ang pinakamainam na oras upang magplano.
The time when people usually wake up from sleep.
It's morning, we need to get up.
Umaga na, kailangan na natin bumangon.
Etymology
Originates from the word 'maga' meaning 'to begin' or 'the hours of sunrise'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Good morning
A greeting used in the morning.
Magandang umaga
Related Words
noon
The part of the day that follows morning and precedes afternoon.
tanghali
night
The part of the day that starts after afternoon and ends at dawn.
gabi
Slang Meanings
Dramatic or happy start of the day.
Oh yeah, we chatted this morning, it seemed like the happiest moment of his life!
Oh siya, nag-chat tayo kanina umaga, parang pinaka-masaya ng buhay niya!
Still asleep or people are rushing in the morning.
I hope he's awake, because in the morning it's hard to wake people up in the house.
Sana gising na siya, kasi sa umaga mahirap gisingin ang mga tao sa bahay.
Time to start plans or activities.
Oh no, it’s morning already, we need to start our project!
Hala, umaga na, kailangan na nating simulan yung project natin!