From root: aga
Usage Note
Maaga describes an action or person arriving before the designated or usual time. For example, Maaga ang ulan translates to The rain came early.
Examples
" Maaga akong gumising. "
Natural Translation
I woke up early.
Literal Translation
Early I woke-up.
" Maaga akong gigising bukas. "
Natural Translation
I will wake up early tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Early I will wake up tomorrow.
" Kung maaga kang aalis bukas, baka maabutan mo pa ang unang biyahe ng bus papuntang bayan. "
Natural Translation
If you leave early tomorrow, you might still catch the first bus trip going to town.
Literal Translation
If early you will-leave tomorrow, maybe catch you still the first trip of bus going-to town.
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