From root: simula
Usage Note
Pasimula is often used to describe the kickoff or the early stages of a task or activity.
Examples
" Maganda ang pasimula. "
Natural Translation
The start is good.
Literal Translation
Good the initial-start.
" Ito ang pasimula ng programa. "
Natural Translation
This is the initial start of the program.
Literal Translation
This the initial-start of program.
" Ang maayos na pasimula ng proyekto ang nagbigay sa amin ng tiwalang matatapos ito sa tamang panahon. "
Natural Translation
The smooth start of the project gave us the confidence that it would be finished on time.
Literal Translation
The orderly start of project the gave to us confidence will-be-finished it at right time.
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