Till in Tagalog

Till in Tagalog translates to “hanggang” when used as a preposition meaning “until,” or “bungkalin” when used as a verb meaning to cultivate soil. The meaning varies significantly based on context—discover how to use each variation correctly with detailed examples below.

[Words] = Till

[Definition]:

• Till /tɪl/
• Preposition 1: Up to the point in time or the event mentioned; until.
• Verb 1: To prepare and cultivate land for crops; to plow.
• Noun 1: A cash register or drawer for money in a store.

[Synonyms] = Hanggang, Bungkalin, Araruhin, Magtanim, Kahon ng salapi (for cash register context)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I will wait here till you come back.
• Ex1_PH: Maghihintay ako dito hanggang bumalik ka.
• Ex2_EN: The farmers till the land every spring before planting.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga magsasaka ay bumubungkal ng lupa tuwing tagsibol bago magtanim.
• Ex3_EN: The store is open till 9 PM every day.
• Ex3_PH: Ang tindahan ay bukas hanggang 9 PM araw-araw.
• Ex4_EN: We need to till the soil to make it ready for the seeds.
• Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating araruhin ang lupa upang ihanda ito para sa mga binhi.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t leave till I give you permission.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag umalis hanggang bigyan kita ng pahintulot.