nagdiriwang

Nagdiriwang is a verb in the Filipino language (Tagalog) that means "is celebrating" or "celebrates." It is formed by attaching the prefix nag- to the root diriwang, and it is used to describe an ongoing or habitual act of celebration for events such as birthdays, fiestas, anniversaries, and public holidays. The term is common in both spoken and written Filipino and can refer to celebrations by individuals, families, communities, or entire nations.

Grammatical notes: Nagdiriwang is the present or imperfective form in the actor-focused voice. It is typically followed by the thing being celebrated with the marker ng (for example, nagdiriwang ng pista). The related forms nagdiwang (past) and magdiriwang (future) express other aspects of the same verb. The noun form of the act is pagdiriwang.

Usage and context: The verb is used to convey that a celebration is taking place or is about to take place. It can refer to personal celebrations (such as a birthday) or larger communal or national events (such as a town fiesta or a national holiday). It is versatile and common in everyday language as well as in formal writing.

Related terms: The noun form pagdiriwang refers to the act or occasion of celebration. Common phrases pair nagdiriwang with various a events, such as kaarawan (birthday), pista (fiesta), or Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day).

See also: pagdiriwang, kaarawan, pista, Araw ng Kalayaan.