From root: aga
Usage Note
Kaagahan refers to the state of being early or the early part of a period. It is often used when discussing schedules or seasons.
Examples
" Maganda ang kaagahan mo. "
Natural Translation
Your earliness is good.
Literal Translation
Good the earliness your.
" Maayos ang kaagahan ng dating. "
Natural Translation
The earliness of arrival is good.
Literal Translation
Good the earliness of arrival.
" Dahil sa kaagahan ng pagdating ng bisita, hindi pa kami nakakapaghanda ng pagkain at inumin. "
Natural Translation
Because of the earliness of the guests' arrival, we had not yet been able to prepare food and drinks.
Literal Translation
Because of the earliness of arrival of guest, not yet we able-to-prepare of food and drink.
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