Pangalawangin (en. Seconding)

/paŋaˈlawanɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of supporting or acknowledging a proposal or decision.

All proposals need a seconding before they can be approved.

Nangangailangan ng pangalawangin ang lahat ng mungkahi bago ito maaprubahan.

A form of formal support for a recommendation.

In the meeting, there was a moderator who asked who would second the bill.

Sa pulong, may isang tagapangasiwa na nagtanong kung sino ang magpapanaligan sa batas.

From the word 'pangalawa', meaning 'second' and 'in' to indicate action.

Needs a seconding

Requires formal support for a proposal.

Kailangan ng pangalawangin

proposal

A suggestion or idea presented for consideration.

mungkahi

agreement

The existence of a shared viewpoint or support for an idea.

pagsang-ayon

second chance or opportunity

Maybe in the second try, you'll land the job you want.

Baka sa pangalawangin, makuha mo na ang gusto mong trabaho.

another chance

I hope I get a second chance with him/her.

Sana bigyan pa ako ng pangalawangin sa kanya.

last chance

This is your second chance, don't waste it.

Ito na ang pangalawangin mo, huwag mo nang sayangin.