Unang panauhan (en. First person)

/u-nang pa-na-u-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A way of speaking or writing to express an idea from the speaker's point of view.

In a speech, the first person is used to make the message more personal.

Sa isang talumpati, ang unang panauhan ay ginagamit upang mas maging personal ang mensahe.

Refers to pronouns used to refer to oneself, such as 'I' and 'we'.

The first person emphasizes the importance of the speaker's identity.

Ang unang panauhan ay nagbibigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng pagkakakilanlan ng nagsasalita.

The term 'unang panauhan' comes from the words 'una' and 'panauhan', terms used in grammar.

I am speaking

Using the first person to express thoughts from one's own perspective.

Nagsasalita ako

We are happy

Expression of emotion using the plural first person.

Kami ay masaya

second person

A way of speaking or writing from the listener's perspective.

ikalawang panauhan

third person

A perspective used to describe others or things and not the speaker.

ikatlong panauhan

In a state of shock or concern

I felt like I was in shock when I saw her walk out the door with tears in her eyes.

Parang unangpanauhan ako nang makita ko siyang lumabas ng pinto na may luha sa mata.

A strange emotion or reaction

Her reaction was so surprising when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend's name earlier.

Yung unangpanauhan niya kanina nang nabanggit ko yung pangalan ni ex-boyfriend niya.