Umpisa (en. Beginning)
/ʊmˈpɪsɑ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The start refers to the initial part of a process or event.
The beginning of the project was reported in the meeting.
Ang umpisa ng proyekto ay iniulat sa pulong.
It can also refer to the beginning of a story or narrative.
The beginning of this novel is beautiful.
Maganda ang umpisa ng nobelang ito.
The start is what we call the introduction of a work or letter.
In the beginning of the letter, the date is recorded.
Sa umpisa ng liham, nakalagay ang petsa.
Etymology
From the root word 'pisa' which means 'beginning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Beginning of everything
This refers to the start of any process or idea.
Umpisa ng lahat
Just start it!
Encouraging someone to start something.
Umpisahan mo na!
Related Words
beginning
The process of starting something.
pagsisimula
start
Another term for 'beginning'.
simula
Slang Meanings
beginning or start
The battle is starting! Use everything you've learned!
Umpisa na ang labanan! Gamitin mo na ang lahat ng natutunan mo!
kick-off
The war in school is starting, team vs team!
Umpisa na ng gera sa school, mga team vs team!
charge or rush
It's starting, guys, let's go to the fight!
Umpisa na, mga bro, tara na sa laban!