EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
just recently, only recently...
qualified; fits; included...
cold chisel...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ka-ma-ka-i-LAN LA-mang/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang panahon na hindi pa nagtatagal mula sa kasalukuyan; hindi pa natatagalan.
EN: just recently, only recently
The formal way of saying "nung isang araw lang" or "very recent lang." It's what you use in official emails or when you're trying to sound smart while gossiping. "Kamakailan lamang, I saw him with someone else..." See? Instant class.
From 'ka-' + 'makailan' (a few times/when) + 'lamang' (only).
ROOT MEANING: when
Often shortened to just 'kamakailan'. 'Lamang' adds emphasis on the recency.
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🇵🇭 Kamakailan lamang ay nag-anunsyo sila ng bagong patakaran.
🇺🇸 Just recently, they announced a new policy.
🇵🇭 Nagkita kami kamakailan lamang sa isang coffee shop.
🇺🇸 We met only recently at a coffee shop.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.