Noonguna (en. Once)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A word that indicates a specific time in the past.
Once, people used trees for their homes.
Noonguna, ang mga tao ay gumagamit ng puno para sa kanilang tahanan.
Emphasizes an event that has already happened.
In the past, good manners were more valued.
Noonguna, ang mabuting asal ay mas pinahahalagahan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

once upon a time
in times of the past
noong una
in the years past
in the past years
noong mga taon

Related Words

past
Refers to events that happened in the past.
nakaraan
formerly
A word used to describe past events.
dati

Slang Meanings

Back in the day
Back in the day, every street was filled with trees and not congested.
Noonguna, ang bawat kalye puno ng mga puno at hindi nakakabusisi.
A long time ago
A long time ago, many people walked on the street.
Noonguna, maraming tao ang naglalakad sa kalsada.
In that era
In that era, kids were happier outside than with gadgets.
Noonguna, ang mga bata mas masaya sa labas kaysa sa mga gadget.