Unan (en. First)
oo-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The order of the first part of a group or list.
He was the first to receive the award in the competition.
Siya ang unan na tumanggap ng premyo sa patimpalak.
A mention of the source or origin of something.
The origin of the idea came from an old tradition.
Ang unan ng ideya ay nagmula sa matandang tradisyon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
First Step
The very first action or decision made.
Unang Hakbang
Related Words
first and foremost
Indicates the top position or order.
unang-una
Slang Meanings
extremely angry or furious
Wow, I'm sounan right now because of what he did!
Grabe, unan na unan na ako sa kanya dahil sa ginawa niya!
very happy or extremely joyful
When that happened, I was sounan with joy!
Nung nangyari 'yon, unan na unan ako sa tuwa!
eager or really excited to leave
I'm sounan to go home!
Unan na unan na ako makauwi sa bahay!