Root: tagal
tagal is a common word root in the Filipino language.
Meaning of the root tagal:
ROOT DEFINITION:
~ related to
long (time), taking a long time
Tagal Words and Definitions:
Example words using the Filipino / Tagalog root "tagal"
matagál : [adjective] a while; long time; long (in time); late; chronic; [adverb] for a long time; long ago
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tumagál : [verb] to endure; to last; to persist; to stand; to last long; to extend (in time)
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matagalán : [verb] to take long (AF); to take time (AF); to be held up / delayed (AF); to be a while (AF); to be able to endure/stand something (OF)
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patagalín : [verb] to prolong something; to have something prolonged; to have something lengthened (in time); to extend something (time)
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matagál-tagál : [adjective] rather long (time)
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pinakamatagál : [adjective] longest (in time); latest (tardiest)
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pangmatagalan : long-term; for the long term; lasting; for a long time
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napakatagál : [adjective] very long (time)
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tagál-tagál : [adjective] taking a long time; taking some time; time consuming
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pagpápatagál : [noun] prolongation
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gaano katagál : how long; how much time
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