Aga

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːɡə/

Definitions of aga

noun a title or honorific meaning 'chief' or 'leader' in various cultures, especially in the Philippines and Indonesia

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big aga in the kitchen.

A2 The aga was warm and cozy on a cold winter day.

B1 The aga is a popular choice for heating homes in rural areas.

B2 The aga in the farmhouse kitchen was a centerpiece of the room.

C1 The aga's traditional design adds a touch of elegance to the kitchen.

C2 The chef cooked a delicious meal on the aga in the gourmet restaurant.

Examples of aga in a Sentence

formal The aga of the household oversees the daily operations of the estate.

informal I heard Aga is throwing a party next weekend.

slang Aga is always up for a good time.

figurative Her presence in the room was like an aga, commanding attention and respect.

Grammatical Forms of aga

• past tense: agad
• plural: agas
• comparative: more aga
• superlative: most aga
• present tense: aga
• future tense: will aga
• perfect tense: have aga
• continuous tense: is againg
• singular: aga
• positive degree: aga
• infinitive: to aga
• gerund: againg
• participle: agad

Origin and Evolution of aga

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'aga' originated from Turkish and is derived from the title 'ağa' which means 'chief' or 'lord'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aga' has been used in various contexts to refer to a leader or authority figure in different cultures, particularly in the Ottoman Empire and regions influenced by Turkish culture.