Nag-date vs Dating

So there was this question raised by an office friend.

What is the difference between "Nag-date" and "Dating"?

Here are some of the answers:

• They mean the same thing.
• Nag-date is already done (past tense). Dating is ongoing. XD
• Nag-date is usahay. Dating is pirme.
• Nag-date is Filipinionized. Dating is Americanized. XD

IMO, "nag-date" is the 'action'.

Q: Nag-unsa mo?
A: Nag-date mi karon sa mall. 

"Dating" is the 'status'.

Q: Unsa na man mo ni *name*?
A: Dating na mi ni *name*.

If you want to share your own thoughts regarding "nag-date vs dating", please feel free to drop by the comment box. XD

#KiligPochero (sa mka`relate XD)