Ikalawa (en. Second)

ika-lawa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A descriptive word referring to the second thing or unit.
He was the second to pass the examination.
Siya ang ikalawang pumasa sa eksaminasyon.
Meaning second in a series or sequence.
The second chance is always important.
Ang ikalawang pagkakataon ay palaging mahalaga.

Etymology

from the word 'ika' meaning 'second' and 'lawa' meaning 'stage' or 'level'

Common Phrases and Expressions

second chance
the second opportunity to do something
ikalawang pagkakataon

Related Words

first
meaning the first or the very first unit in a series.
unang
fifth
meaning fifth in a series.
ikalimang

Slang Meanings

second
You are the second person I've met here.
Ikaw ang ikalawang tao na nakilala ko dito.
in line
Wait, I'm second in line.
Wait lang, ikalawa ako sa pila.
second round
Let's go! It's time for our second round of games!
Game na! Ikalawa na tayo ng laro!