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    Pagkauna (en. Precedence)

    pag-kau-na

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being first or in front in a situation.
    His idea has precedence over previous concepts.
    May pagkauna ang kanyang ideya sa mga nakaraang konsepto.
    Having priority in time or space.
    The precedence of emergency services is crucial during a disaster.
    Ang pagkauna ng mga emergency services ay mahalaga sa panahon ng sakuna.
    Something that may cause other things that follow.
    The precedence of our agreement paved the way for subsequent actions.
    Ang pagkauna ng ating kasunduan ay nagbigay daan sa mga susunod na hakbang.

    Etymology

    the word is derived from the root words 'pag' and 'una'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has precedence
    someone has decided before others
    may pagkauna
    precedence above all
    very important to many people
    pagkauna sa lahat

    Related Words

    first
    The word 'first' refers to being the first or foremost.
    una
    priority
    Priority refers to things that are more important or should be prioritized.
    priyoridad

    Slang Meanings

    dive
    It's so fun to dive in, it's like everything turned into joy.
    Ang saya-saya sa pagkauna, parang lahat naging saya na.
    eagerness
    That eagerness in the heat, it's just so joyful.
    Yung pagkauna sa init, parang ang saya-saya lang.
    fast start
    The fast start is so exciting, everyone wants to get started right away.
    Napaka-exciting ng pagkauna, lahat gusto nang mag-umpisa agad.