Segundahan (en. Second)
se-gun-da-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to the second opportunity or last phase of something.
The second half of the match is more exciting compared to the first part.
Ang segundahan ng laban ay mas exciting kumpara sa unang bahagi.
An occasion or part that follows the first.
I expect a good second phase of our project.
Inaasahan ko ang magandang segundahan ng aming proyekto.
Happening or focused on the second part or stage.
The second half of the movie is full of action.
Ang segundahan ng pelikula ay puno ng aksyon.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'segundo' meaning second.
Common Phrases and Expressions
second chance
The opportunity to do something again.
segundang pagkakataon
Related Words
second
Refers to the second position or place in a sequence.
pangalawa
Slang Meanings
Secondhand
I bought a secondhand dress at the thrift shop.
Bumili ako ng segundahan na damit sa ukay-ukay.
Preloved
My shoes are secondhand but still preloved, so they're fine.
Yung sapatos ko, segundahan na pero preloved pa rin, kaya okay pa.
Used
It's still nice even though the cellphone I bought is used.
Maganda pa rin kahit used na yung cellphone na binili ko.
Hand-me-down
I received a secondhand dress from my older sister; it’s a hand-me-down.
Nakatanggap ako ng segundahan na damit mula sa ate ko, hand-me-down siya.