lagpas
lagpás with stress marks
surpassed; went beyond
Usage Note
Lagpas describes exceeding a limit, boundary, or expectation — whether physical (passing a landmark), numerical (exceeding a quota), or metaphorical (surpassing expectations). It is used in everyday speech, sports commentary, and formal reporting.
Examples
" Lagpas na ang alas-dose. "
Natural Translation
It is already past twelve o'clock.
Literal Translation
Past already the twelve-o'clock.
" Lagpas na ang oras. "
Natural Translation
The time went beyond.
Literal Translation
Went-beyond already the time.
" Lagpas na sa inaasahan namin ang bilang ng dumalo, kaya kulang ang upuan sa bulwagan. "
Natural Translation
The number of attendees exceeded what we expected, so the chairs in the hall were not enough.
Literal Translation
Beyond already to-the expected our the number of attended, so lacking the seat in-the hall.
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