Paunangsabi (en. Preliminary statement)

/paw-nang-sa-bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement or information that exists to inform about something before presenting the main message.

His preliminary statement clarified the purpose of his presentation.

Ang kanyang paunangsabi ay nagbigay liwanag sa layunin ng kanyang presentasyon.

A statement used to explain the context before the main theme.

The preliminary statement is important for the audience to better understand the message.

Mahalaga ang paunangsabi upang mas maunawaan ng mga tagapakinig ang mensahe.

Derived from the root words 'paunang' and 'sabi'.

make a preliminary statement

Create a statement before the main message.

magtala ng paunangsabi

statement

A form of expressing information or opinion.

pahayag

summary

A brief overview of a longer text or discussion.

buod

saying things before something happens

It's like a warning that you shouldn't leave later, something bad might happen.

Parang paunangsabi na ito na wag ka nang umalis mamaya, baka may masamang mangyari.

signal that a change or event is coming

What he said earlier was like a heads-up for the upcoming news.

Yung nauna niyang sinabi ay parang paunangsabi sa mga susunod na balita.

hint that you should expect something

The warning 'get ready' is a sign that a big change is coming.

Yung paunangsabi na 'maghanda ka' ay palatandaan na may malaking pagbabago.