Sinauna (en. Ancient)

/si.na.u.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to things or people from a past time.
The ancient civilization was rich in culture.
Ang sinaunang sibilisasyon ay mayaman sa kultura.
A term used to describe things that are more than a few centuries old.
We saw ancient artifacts in the museum.
Nakita namin ang mga sinaunang kagamitan sa museo.
Related to traditions or customs that originated from ancestors.
The ancient tradition of our town continues to be practiced.
Ang sinaunang tradisyon ng aming bayan ay patuloy na isinasagawa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ancient history
Events in the past that have a significant influence on the present.
sinaunang kasaysayan

Related Words

civilization
An organized society with its own culture and structure.
sibilisasyon
culture
The entirety of practices, beliefs, and values of a group.
kultura

Slang Meanings

Found an outdated solution or method.
The cheat codes in games are old-fashioned, so I'll just buy a new console.
Sinauna na ang mga cheat codes sa games, kaya't bibili na lang ako ng bagong console.
An old practice or tradition that's no longer used.
That way of communicating is outdated, now we just text.
Sinauna na 'yang paraan ng pakikipag-usap, ngayon text na tayo.