kinabukasan
future; the following day
From root: bukas
Usage Note
Kinabukasan refers to either the literal next day in a story or a person's future prospects. It is a very high-frequency word used in both formal and informal settings.
Examples
" Maganda ang iyong kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Your future is bright.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the your future.
" Pag-isipan mo ang iyong kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Think about your future.
Literal Translation
Think you about your future.
" Nag-aral siyang mabuti hindi lamang para sa sarili kundi para sa kinabukasan ng kanyang mga magulang at kapatid. "
Natural Translation
He studied hard not only for himself but for the future of his parents and siblings.
Literal Translation
Studied he well not only for the self but for the future of his parents and siblings.
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