Background in Tagalog

Background in Tagalog translates to “Pinagmulan”, “Pinanggalingan”, or “Kalagayan” depending on context. This versatile English word encompasses meanings from personal history and experience to the setting or scenery behind something. Understanding its various Tagalog equivalents helps you communicate more precisely about origins, contexts, and circumstances in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Background

[Definition]:

• Background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
• Noun 1: The part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects.
• Noun 2: A person’s education, experience, and social circumstances.
• Noun 3: The circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event.

[Synonyms] = Pinagmulan, Pinanggalingan, Kalagayan, Karanasan, Kasaysayan, Likuran

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She has a strong background in computer science and engineering.
Ex1_PH: Siya ay may malakas na pinagmulan sa computer science at engineering.

Ex2_EN: The mountains formed a beautiful background for the wedding photos.
Ex2_PH: Ang mga bundok ay bumuo ng magandang likuran para sa mga larawan ng kasal.

Ex3_EN: Understanding the historical background is essential to grasp the current situation.
Ex3_PH: Ang pag-unawa sa historikal na kalagayan ay mahalaga upang maintindihan ang kasalukuyang sitwasyon.

Ex4_EN: People from different cultural backgrounds attended the international conference.
Ex4_PH: Mga taong mula sa iba’t ibang kultura na pinanggalingan ay dumalo sa internasyonal na kumperensya.

Ex5_EN: The company conducts thorough background checks on all potential employees.
Ex5_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nagsasagawa ng masusing pagsusuri ng kasaysayan sa lahat ng potensyal na empleyado.