Tagapagpauna (en. Forerunner)

/ta.ɡa.ˌpag.pa.ʊ.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who leads or takes steps ahead of others.
He is the forerunner of the company's new idea.
Siya ang tagapagpauna sa bagong ideya ng kumpanya.
An item that serves as an example or showcases a belief.
The project is a forerunner of change in the community.
Ang proyekto ay isang tagapagpauna ng pagbabago sa komunidad.

Etymology

Root words: 'tagapag' and 'pauna'

Common Phrases and Expressions

forerunner of change
a person or thing that brings change or new ideas
tagapagpauna ng pagbabago

Related Words

predecessor
A person or thing that demonstrates new concepts or innovations.
panauna

Slang Meanings

Pioneer vibes. Like the first to try or explore.
He is the pioneer in our project, that's why he's the star.
Siyang tagapagpauna sa ating proyekto, kaya siya ang bida.
Champion of the first steps.
He is a pioneer in the field of technology in our town.
Tagapagpauna siya sa larangan ng teknolohiya sa bayan natin.