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What is the Tagalog of before?

The Tagalog word for "before" depends on the context:

For time:

* Bago - This is the most common and general term for "before" in terms of time.

* Dati - This means "formerly" or "in the past".

* Noon - This means "then" or "at that time".

For order or sequence:

* Una - This means "first" or "before" in a sequence.

* Bago - This can also be used to mean "before" in a sequence.

Examples:

* Bago ka umalis, kumain ka muna. (Before you leave, eat first.)

* Dati, hindi ako marunong magluto. (Before, I didn't know how to cook.)

* Noon, ang bahay namin ay maliit lang. (Then, our house was small.)

* Una, hugasan mo ang mga kamay mo. (First, wash your hands.)

* Bago mo magbihis, magsipilyo ka muna. (Before you get dressed, brush your teeth first.)

The best word to use will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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