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begin in Tagalog

magumpisa

/bɪˈɡɪn/

begin in Tagalog: magumpisa, mag-umpisa, umpisahan, magsimula. In English, begin means to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

Tagalog words for begin

to start, to initiate (transitive)
magumpisa, mag-umpisa, umpisahan, magsimula, simulan

English meaning of begin

  1. verb To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
  2. verb To come into existence.
  3. noun Beginning; start.

Full definition of begin

begin in a sentence

  • I began playing the piano at the age of five.
  • Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation.
  • The program begins at 9 o’clock on the dot.

Synonyms of begin

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Questions about begin in Tagalog

What is the meaning of begin in Tagalog?
Begin in Tagalog is magumpisa, mag-umpisa, umpisahan, magsimula.
Ano ang begin sa Tagalog?
Begin: magumpisa, mag-umpisa, umpisahan, magsimula.
What does begin mean in English?
Begin means to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

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