Giliran (en. Turn)

gi-li-ran

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An opportunity or time that a person has to wait for their turn to act or move.

In the upcoming game, his turn is in the third part.

Sa darating na laro, ang kanyang giliran ay sa ikatlong bahagi.

The order of people or things that indicates who will stand or do something next.

The students should follow the turn for collecting their certificates.

Dapat sundin ang giliran ng mga estudyante sa pagkuha ng kanilang mga sertipiko.

A situation where a person is assigned to perform a specific task.

This is his turn to present in front of the class.

Ito ang kanyang giliran na magpresinta sa harap ng klase.

Caught in turn

A person missed their opportunity or was late for the time they should have acted.

Nahuli sa giliran

When one's turn comes

A person must wait until their opportunity arrives.

Pagdating ng sariling giliran

waiting

The process of waiting for someone to take their turn at a given time.

paghihintay

Refers to the person or thing that will have their turn in succession.

susunod

turns or rounds (like a game or activity)

You haven't even reached it yet, that's why it’s not your turn yet.

Hindi ka pa naman kasi nag-aabot, kaya hindi pa giliran mo.

opportunity

I hope in my next opportunity, it will be my good turn.

Sana sa susunod kong pagkakataon, magiging magandang giliran ko.

right time

Wait for the right turn to ask.

Hintayin mo ang tamang giliran para magtanong.