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    Manguna (en. To lead)

    maŋ-ú-na

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A person who has the role of leading or directing.
    He was the leader in the meeting yesterday.
    Siya ang manguna sa pagpupulong kahapon.
    To sit or lead a group or event.
    He wants to lead their project.
    Nais niyang manguna sa kanilang proyekto.
    To instruct or guide other people.
    It is important for him to lead the new employees.
    Mahalaga na manguna siya sa mga bagong empleyado.

    Etymology

    from the word 'una' meaning first steps or to lead.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lead the fight
    to be the main leader in a trial or battle.
    manguna sa laban
    lead the change
    to be the main inspirer of changes.
    manguna sa pagbabago

    Related Words

    leadership
    the act of being a leader or leading.
    pangunguna
    management
    process of leadership or supervision.
    pamumuno

    Slang Meanings

    to be a leader or frontrunner
    We should take the lead to achieve our goal.
    Dapat tayong manguna para makuha ang ating layunin.
    to go ahead or be ahead of others
    You take the lead in the line, you're the fastest anyway.
    Manguna ka sa pila, ikaw naman ang pinakamabilis.
    to be the first to see things happen
    You take the lead in finding a solution to the problem.
    Manguna ka sa paghahanap ng solusyon sa problema.