Unanin (en. Foremost)
oo-nah-neen
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The highest level or rank in a group or class.
He is the foremost among the students in his class.
Siya ang unan in ng mga estudyante sa kanyang klase.
A person or thing that fits the highest standards.
His books are considered foremost in literature.
Ang kanyang mga aklat ay itinuturing na unan in sa literatura.
The primary person or thing that should be considered.
Safety is foremost in the company's projects.
Ang kaligtasan ay unan in sa mga proyekto ng kumpanya.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'una' meaning 'first part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
first step
The beginning of a process or project.
unang hakbang
primary objective
The main reason or motivation.
pangunahing layunin
Related Words
first part
Refers to the beginning or first element of something.
unang bahagi
lead
The act of having or giving leadership.
pangunahan
Slang Meanings
To return to a previous state or habit.
When he got heartbroken, he just went back to focusing on his studies.
Nung nabigo siya sa pag-ibig, unanin na lang ang pag-aaral niya.
To retrace steps or to correct a wrong decision.
It seems like he just wants to go back to the course he chose.
Parang gusto na lang niyang unanin yung pinili niya na kurso.
To reconcile or agree again after a misunderstanding.
Sometimes you need to patch things up with your friends for everyone's good.
Minsan kailangan mong unanin ang mga kaibigan mo para sa ikabubuti ng lahat.