ag-

Definition

1. active verbalizing prefix with diverse meanings, such as: 1. to do the action (usually intransitive) expressed by the stem. 2. to use the object denoted by the stem as instrument, clothing, ornament, etc. or: I shall plow. 3. to play the game or sport denoted by the stem. 4. be affected by the ailment or disease denoted by the stem. 5. to pursue the profession or career denoted by the stem. 6. to reach approximately the number indicated by the stem.

Examples

• Agsan gitak.

  I shall cry.

• Agaradoak.

  I shall use a plow.

• Agmadyong tayo.

  Let’s play Mah-Jongg.

• Aggurigor diay ubing.

  The child has a fever.

• Agmaestra ni Pilar.

  Pilar will study to be a teacher.

• Agtallopulo a tawen nan.

  He is about thirty years old.

Definition

1. a plural noun prefix which has at least two meanings: 1. with a noun indicating a relation or similarity: to bear the relation or similarity indicated by the noun stem. 2. with a family name: to belong to the family or clan bearing that family name, or to have the same family name.

Examples

• Agkabsat diay asawa da.

  Their wives are sisters.

• Nabaknang dagiti ag-Lopez.

  The Lopezes are rich.

Definition

1. [pt. NAG-, prp. AG- + R1, ptp. NAG- + R1], a prefix which forms adverbs of time with temporal nouns.

Examples

• Nagpatnag nga nagbasa diay baro.

  The young man studied the whole night.