From root: dalawa
Usage Note
Pangalawa is the most common word used to indicate the second position in a series or rank.
Examples
" Siya ang pangalawa sa pila. "
Natural Translation
She is the second in line.
Literal Translation
She the second in line.
" Ang pangalawa na anak ay mabait. "
Natural Translation
The second child is kind.
Literal Translation
The second that child is kind.
" Bagaman pangalawa lang siya sa timpalak, mas masaya siya kaysa sa nanalo dahil ginawa niya ang kanyang makakaya. "
Natural Translation
Even though she was only second in the contest, she was happier than the winner because she gave her best.
Literal Translation
Although second only she in contest, more happy she than the winner because did she the her best.
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