Lately in Tagalog

Lately in Tagalog is translated as “Kamakailan” or “Nitong nakaraang panahon”. This adverb is commonly used to describe recent events or situations that have been happening in the near past. Understanding this term helps in discussing current trends and recent experiences in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Lately

[Definition]:

• Lately /ˈleɪtli/
• Adverb 1: Recently; not long ago; in the recent past.
• Adverb 2: During a period of time leading up to the present; of late.

[Synonyms] = Kamakailan, Nitong nakaraang panahon, Kailan lamang, Nitong mga nakaraang araw, Nitong huli

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I’ve been feeling tired lately because of work stress.
• Ex1_PH: Napapagod ako kamakailan dahil sa stress sa trabaho.
• Ex2_EN: Have you seen Maria lately? I haven’t talked to her in weeks.
• Ex2_PH: Nakita mo ba si Maria kamakailan? Hindi ako nakausap sa kanya sa loob ng ilang linggo.
• Ex3_EN: The weather has been unusually hot lately.
• Ex3_PH: Ang panahon ay hindi pangkaraniwang mainit nitong nakaraang panahon.
• Ex4_EN: Lately, I’ve been trying to eat healthier and exercise more.
• Ex4_PH: Kamakailan, sinusubukan kong kumain nang mas malusog at mag-ehersisyo nang mas madalas.
• Ex5_EN: Business has been doing really well lately, thanks to our new marketing strategy.
• Ex5_PH: Ang negosyo ay gumagana nang napakahusay nitong nakaraang panahon, salamat sa aming bagong estratehiya sa marketing.