Previously in Tagalog

“Previously” in Tagalog is “Noon” or “Dati”, referring to an action or state that occurred at an earlier time before now. This adverb helps you describe past situations and changes over time in Filipino conversations.

Definition:

• Previously /ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/
• Adverb: At an earlier time; before the present time
• Adverb: In the past; formerly
• Adverb: Before something else happened or was done

Tagalog Synonyms: Noon, Dati, Noong nakaraan, Sa nakaraan, Nauna

Examples:

• English: She previously worked as a teacher before becoming a doctor.
• Tagalog: Dati siyang guro bago naging doktor.

• English: The building was previously used as a school.
• Tagalog: Ang gusali ay dating ginagamit bilang paaralan.

• English: I had previously visited this place with my family.
• Tagalog: Noon ay binisita ko na ang lugar na ito kasama ang aking pamilya.

• English: This feature was not available previously.
• Tagalog: Ang feature na ito ay hindi available noon.

• English: As previously mentioned, we need to submit the report by Friday.
• Tagalog: Gaya ng nabanggit na dati, kailangan nating isumite ang ulat bago mag-Biyernes.