Pagunahan (en. Precede)

pa-gun-ahan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of preceding or being first in something.
A lead is necessary to win the first competition.
Kailangan ng pagunahan upang makuha ang unang paligsahan.
verb
To take action to be the first or ahead in something.
Precede your classmates in taking the exam.
Pagunahan ang iyong mga kaklase sa pagkuha ng pagsusulit.

Etymology

root word: 'unahan' (to be ahead)

Common Phrases and Expressions

preceding temptations
the ability to be first in challenges or trials
pagunahan ng mga tukso

Related Words

lead
Having an earlier position or action.
unahan
taking
The process of obtaining or performing something.
pagkuha

Slang Meanings

Live it up, have fun
Oh no, you better enjoy your plans before the chance runs out!
Naku, pagunahain mo na ang mga plano mo bago pa maubos ang pagkakataon!
Be hands-on, get it started
We need to get started on the project if we want to finish it on time.
Kailangan nang pagunahan ang proyekto kung gusto natin itong matapos sa takdang panahon.