before
be
bi
fore
ˈfɔ:r
fawr
British pronunciation
/bɪˈfɔː/

Kahulugan at ibig sabihin ng "before"sa English

before
01

dati, noong una

at an earlier point in time
before definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
I had visited that city before.
She had worked in that department before.
02

harap, bago

positioned ahead of or in front of a person or object in space
before definition and meaning
Old useOld use
example
Mga Halimbawa
The knight rode before, leading the procession through the village.
Ang kabalyero ay sumakay nauuna, na namumuno sa prusisyon sa nayon.
He stood before, waiting for the others to catch up.
Tumayo siya sa harapan, naghihintay na makahabol ang iba.
before
01

bago, sa harap ng

ahead of something else in a sequence or order
before definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
The number 5 comes before 6 on the list.
Ang numero 5 ay nauuna bago ang 6 sa listahan.
Your name is before mine in the phonebook.
Ang pangalan mo ay bago sa akin sa phonebook.
02

bago, bago ang

at a time earlier than something
before definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
She had to finish her work before dinner.
He always wakes up before sunrise.
2.1

bago, bago ang

at a specific time prior to the hour indicated on the clock
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example
Mga Halimbawa
It 's ten minutes before three.
Sampung minuto bago mag-alas tres.
The event will start five minutes before six.
Ang event ay magsisimula limang minuto bago mag-alas sais.
03

harap, sa unahan

in front of or ahead of something or someone in space
example
Mga Halimbawa
The cat sat before the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
Ang pusa ay umupo sa harap ng fireplace, tinatamasa ang init.
She stood before the mirror, carefully adjusting her hair.
Tumayo siya harap ng salamin, maingat na inaayos ang kanyang buhok.
04

bago, nauuna

in a position of greater importance or priority relative to something else
example
Mga Halimbawa
She always puts family before work.
Lagi niyang inuuna ang pamilya bago ang trabaho.
He values honesty before all else.
Pinahahalagahan niya ang katapatan bago ang lahat.
4.1

kaysa, bago

in preference to another option, often implying the alternative is undesirable or unacceptable
example
Mga Halimbawa
I would die before betraying my friends.
Mamamatay ako bago ko ipagkanulo ang aking mga kaibigan.
They would face defeat before abandoning their beliefs.
Haharapin nila ang pagkatalo bago talikuran ang kanilang mga paniniwala.
05

sa harap ng, sa harapan ng

under the authority or judgment of a higher power or body
example
Mga Halimbawa
The case was brought before the judge.
Ang kaso ay dinala sa harap ng hukom.
He stood before the council to present his proposal.
Tumayo siya sa harap ng konseho upang ipresenta ang kanyang panukala.
06

sa harap ng, sa harapan ng

in front of others for a performance, presentation, or similar purpose
example
Mga Halimbawa
He spoke before the audience about his new book.
Nagsalita siya harap ng madla tungkol sa kanyang bagong libro.
The orchestra performed before a large crowd.
Ang orkestra ay tumugtog sa harap ng malaking karamihan.
07

harap, sa harap ng

used to indicate confronting something directly, often in a challenging or significant way
example
Mga Halimbawa
They had to retreat before the advancing army.
Kailangan nilang umatras harap ng nag-aadvance na hukbo.
The council faced the challenge of improving the economy before them.
Hinarap ng konseho ang hamon ng pagpapabuti ng ekonomiya sa harap nila.
08

harap, sa harap

in a position to be used
example
Mga Halimbawa
Before you is a list of recommendations.
Sa harap mo ay isang listahan ng mga rekomendasyon.
The options are laid before you for decision.
Ang mga opsyon ay inilatag sa harap mo para sa desisyon.
09

bago, harap

in anticipation of something that will occur later
example
Mga Halimbawa
There are many exciting things waiting before us.
Maraming nakaka-exciteng bagay ang naghihintay bago sa amin.
Great challenges lie before us in the next few months.
Mga malalaking hamon ang naghihintay sa atin bago ang susunod na mga buwan.
10

harap, sa harap ng

in relation to or with regard to a specific issue, subject, or moral consideration
example
Mga Halimbawa
The question of justice is before the people of this nation.
Ang tanong ng katarungan ay nasa harap ng mga tao ng bansang ito.
His conduct was a matter of great importance before society.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay isang bagay na napakahalaga sa harap ng lipunan.
11

sa harap ng, sa harapan ng

under the effect or control of a strong force or event
example
Mga Halimbawa
The village crumbled before the hurricane ’s fury.
Ang nayon ay gumuho sa harap ng galit ng bagyo.
The tree fell before the strength of the wind.
Ang puno ay nahulog sa harap ng lakas ng hangin.
12

bago

prior to any subtractions, deductions, or changes
example
Mga Halimbawa
The total revenue before deductions was $50,000.
Ang kabuuang kita bago ang mga bawas ay $50,000.
The salary before tax is $4,000 per month.
Ang suweldo bago ang buwis ay $4,000 bawat buwan.
before
01

bago, bago pa

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time
before definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
Do n't forget to lock the door before you go out.
Huwag kalimutang i-lock ang pinto bago ka lumabas.
I will call you before I go to bed tonight.
Tatawagan kita bago ako matulog mamayang gabi.
02

bago, kaysa

used to show that one action is preferred over another
example
Mga Halimbawa
She would leave before she would argue with him.
Aalis siya bago siya makipagtalo sa kanya.
I would rather walk before I take the bus.
Mas gugustuhin kong maglakad bago sumakay ng bus.
03

bago, bago pa

used to show that something happens sooner or faster than expected
example
Mga Halimbawa
We ’ll finish this task before the the day ends.
Tatapusin namin ang gawaing ito bago matapos ang araw.
The train will arrive before you even realize it.
Ang tren ay darating bago mo pa ito mapansin.
04

bago, hanggang

used to express the time leading up to a certain event or action
example
Mga Halimbawa
The wait for the doctor took longer than we thought before we could see her.
Ang paghihintay sa doktor ay tumagal nang mas matagal kaysa sa inakala namin bago namin siya makita.
It was n’t until the last moment before we could submit our project.
Hindi hanggang sa huling sandali bago namin maipasa ang aming proyekto.
05

bago, upang hindi

used to indicate that something is done to ensure that a particular situation does not occur
example
Mga Halimbawa
Get that report to me before the deadline expires.
Ipadala mo sa akin ang ulat na iyon bago mag-expire ang deadline.
Leave the door open before the dog escapes.
Iwan mo ang pinto bago makatakas ang aso.
5.1

bago, bago pa

used to warn that something negative will happen if an action is not performed
example
Mga Halimbawa
Get your things packed before I call the authorities!
I-empake ang iyong mga gamit bago ko tawagan ang mga awtoridad!
Finish your chores before I tell your parents!
Tapusin mo ang mga gawaing bahay bago ko sabihin sa mga magulang mo!
06

bago, bago pa

used to indicate that one thing must happen for another to be possible or to occur
example
Mga Halimbawa
You must complete the payment before you can receive the service.
Dapat mong kumpletuhin ang bayad bago mo matanggap ang serbisyo.
The team must practice before they can compete in the tournament.
Ang koponan ay dapat magsanay bago sila makapagkumpetensya sa torneo.
01

bago, dati

the earlier time or event
example
Mga Halimbawa
We had never seen anything like it in the before.
Hindi pa namin nakita ang anumang katulad nito dati.
The before of the meeting was filled with brief introductions.
Ang bago ng pulong ay puno ng maikling pagpapakilala.
02

bago, paunang estado

an image, condition, or situation that shows the state prior to a specified treatment or change
example
Mga Halimbawa
The before of the house was unrecognizable after the renovation.
Ang bago ng bahay ay hindi na makilala pagkatapos ng renovasyon.
I prefer the befores in these makeover shows, as they often look more natural.
Mas gusto ko ang before sa mga makeover show na ito, dahil mas natural silang tingnan.
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