nag-

Cebuano

Etymology

Compare mag-, the actor trigger prefix, and -in-, which marks the complete aspect of most verbal triggers.

Prefix

nag- (infinitive mag-, progressive naga-, nag-, ga-, contemplative maga-, mag-, imperative pag-)

1. complete aspect of mag-

   Nagluto ko og utan ― I have/had cooked vegetables

2. progressive aspect of mag-

   Synonyms: naga-, ga-

   Nagluto ko og utan ― I am/was cooking vegetables

Usage notes

• The form naga- marking the progressive aspect is only ever heard of in formal contexts and is largely archaic, while nag- and ga- are in everyday use.
• The conflation of the two aspects in nag- has rendered it as a general affix indicating an action that has started, regardless if it has been completed or is still ongoing.

Derived terms

Cebuano terms prefixed with nag-

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /naɡ/, [nɐɡ]

Prefix

nag- (Baybayin spelling ᜈᜄ᜔)

1. complete aspect of mag-

   Nagluto ako ng gulay. ― I have/had cooked vegetables.

2. (with reduplication) progressive aspect of mag-

   Nagluluto ako ng gulay. ― I am cooking vegetables.

Derived terms

Tagalog terms prefixed with nag-