Paunangsabi (en. Preliminary statement)

/paw-nang-sa-bi/

Synonyms

saying things before something happens

It's like a warning that you shouldn't leave later, something bad might happen.

Parang paunangsabi na ito na wag ka nang umalis mamaya, baka may masamang mangyari.

signal that a change or event is coming

What he said earlier was like a heads-up for the upcoming news.

Yung nauna niyang sinabi ay parang paunangsabi sa mga susunod na balita.

hint that you should expect something

The warning 'get ready' is a sign that a big change is coming.

Yung paunangsabi na 'maghanda ka' ay palatandaan na may malaking pagbabago.