maagap
maagáp with stress marks
prompt, ready, or alert
Usage Note
Maagap describes someone who is quick to respond, early to act, or perpetually ready for any situation. It is a quality highly admired in Filipino work and community culture, often used to praise employees, volunteers, or emergency responders who act without delay.
Examples
" Maagap ang aming guro. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is prompt.
Literal Translation
Prompt the our teacher.
" Maagap ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is prompt.
Literal Translation
Prompt the child.
" Dahil maagap siyang kumilos pagkasunog, naligtas niya ang lahat ng tao sa gusali. "
Natural Translation
Because he acted promptly when the fire broke out, he saved everyone in the building.
Literal Translation
Because prompt he act when-burned, saved he the all of people in building.
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