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Kaagi

English

background; history; record; antecedentnoun

Alternative meanings

A previous fact, detail, experience, or record that helps explain a current situation. It can refer to a person past, a history, a case background, or earlier events.

Pronunciation

kah-AH-gee

Root and affixes

Comes from agi, path, trace, result, or experience. With ka- it forms kaagi, meaning history, past, chronicle, or record.

Variants or conjugations

agi; gigikanan; kasaysayan; rekord; antecedentes

Related words and expressions

from; origin; experience; record; past; history

Meaning and usage notes

Kaagi works well for antecedent as background, history, or record. If antecedent means origin or source, gigikanan may be more specific. In legal contexts, rekord can also be used for record or history.

antecedentbackgroundhistoryoriginrecord
Example 1

Tan-awa una ang iyang kaagi sa trabaho.

Check the work history first.

Example 2

Importante ang kaagi sa kaso.

The background of the case is important.

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