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    Paunang salita (en. Preface)

    /pah-oo-nahng sah-li-tah/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A section of a book or writing that provides an introduction to its content.
    The preface of this book contains the author's thoughts.
    Ang paunang salita ng librong ito ay naglalaman ng mga saloobin ng may-akda.
    A statement that clarifies the purpose or theme of a document.
    In the preface, he explained the reason for his research.
    Sa paunang salita, ipinaliwanag niya ang dahilan ng kanyang pananaliksik.
    A brief speech given before a main speech or event.
    They had a preface before the main program.
    Nagkaroon sila ng paunang salita bago ang pangunahing programa.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'pauna' meaning 'initial part' and 'salita' meaning 'speech'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The preface is necessary.
    A notice that states the importance of an introduction in a writing.
    Kailangan ang paunang salita.

    Related Words

    word
    Refers to sounds or symbols used in communication.
    salita
    book
    A written document that contains information or a story.
    aklat

    Slang Meanings

    Intro
    It was like an intro he did in his speech, empty.
    Parang intro lang ang ginawa niya sa talumpati niya, walang laman.
    Opening statement
    I hope your opening statement in the debate is good because that's what the judges will first hear.
    Sana maganda ang paunang salita mo sa debate, kasi 'yun ang unang maririnig ng mga judge.
    Banter
    He had a lot of banter in his conversation, it seemed just playful.
    Ang daming paunang salita sa pakikipag-usap niya, parang nagpa-banter lang.