Become in Tagalog

“Become” in Tagalog is “Maging” – a versatile verb used to express transformation, development, or change of state. “Maging” is used for future tense, while “naging” indicates past tense. Mastering this verb helps you describe personal growth, career changes, and life transitions in Filipino.

Discover how to use “become” in various contexts, from aspirations to completed transformations, with practical examples below.

[Words] = Become

[Definition]:
– Become /bɪˈkʌm/
– Verb: To begin to be; to grow or develop into; to come to be through a process of change or development.

[Synonyms] = Maging, Naging, Magiging, Naging na, Maging sa

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She wants to become a doctor someday.
– Ex1_PH: Gusto niyang maging doktor balang araw.

– Ex2_EN: He became the president of the company last year.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay naging presidente ng kumpanya noong nakaraang taon.

– Ex3_EN: The situation has become more complicated.
– Ex3_PH: Ang sitwasyon ay naging mas komplikado.

– Ex4_EN: I hope to become a better person each day.
– Ex4_PH: Umaasa akong maging mas mabuting tao araw-araw.

– Ex5_EN: The small startup will become a major tech company.
– Ex5_PH: Ang maliit na startup ay magiging malaking tech company.