Imminent in Tagalog

“Imminent” in Tagalog translates to “malapit nang mangyari,” “nalalapit,” or “paparating na,” describing something about to happen very soon. This term conveys urgency and the immediate approach of an event or situation. Understanding its proper usage helps express time-sensitive warnings and predictions in Filipino.

[Words] = Imminent

[Definition]:

• Imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/
• Adjective: About to happen; impending; likely to occur at any moment; threatening to happen immediately.

[Synonyms] = Malapit nang mangyari, Nalalapit, Paparating na, Darating na, Papalapit na, Bantang mangyari, Nakaabang, Dadalaw na

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The dark clouds and strong winds indicated that a storm was imminent.
– Ex1_PH: Ang madilim na ulap at malakas na hangin ay nagpahiwatig na ang bagyo ay malapit nang mangyari.

– Ex2_EN: The doctor warned that surgery was imminent if the condition did not improve.
– Ex2_PH: Ang doktor ay nagbabala na ang operasyon ay paparating na kung ang kondisyon ay hindi bumuti.

– Ex3_EN: With the deadline approaching, failure seemed imminent for the unprepared team.
– Ex3_PH: Dahil sa papalapit na deadline, ang kabiguan ay tila nalalapit na para sa hindi handa na koponan.

– Ex4_EN: The company announced that layoffs were imminent due to financial difficulties.
– Ex4_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nag-anunsyo na ang pagtatanggal ng mga empleyado ay darating na dahil sa pinansiyal na kahirapan.

– Ex5_EN: Scientists detected signs of an imminent volcanic eruption.
– Ex5_PH: Ang mga siyentipiko ay nakadetekta ng mga palatandaan ng bantang mangyari na pagsabog ng bulkan.