Recently in Tagalog

“Recently” in Tagalog translates to “Kamakailan” or “Kailan lamang,” commonly used to describe events that happened in the near past. This versatile adverb helps Filipino speakers express time-related contexts naturally. Discover how to use “recently” effectively in both everyday conversations and formal Filipino communication below.

[Words] = Recently

[Definition]:
– Recently /ˈriːsəntli/
– Adverb: At a time not long ago; in the near past; lately.

[Synonyms] = Kamakailan, Kailan lamang, Kamakailan lamang, Nitong nakaraang panahon, Kamakalawa

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: I recently graduated from university and am now looking for my first job.
– Ex1_PH: Kamakailan lang ako nagtapos sa unibersidad at ngayon ay naghahanap ng aking unang trabaho.

– Ex2_EN: She has been feeling much better recently after starting her new medication.
– Ex2_PH: Mas magaan ang pakiramdam niya kamakailan matapos simulan ang kanyang bagong gamot.

– Ex3_EN: The company recently announced plans to expand its operations in Southeast Asia.
– Ex3_PH: Kailan lamang inihayag ng kumpanya ang mga plano na palawakin ang operasyon nito sa Timog-Silangang Asya.

– Ex4_EN: Have you watched any good movies recently?
– Ex4_PH: Nakapanood ka ba ng magandang pelikula kamakailan?

– Ex5_EN: The weather has been unusually warm recently for this time of year.
– Ex5_PH: Ang panahon ay hindi pangkaraniwang mainit kamakailan para sa panahong ito ng taon.