From root: segundo
Usage Note
Pansegundo indicates something that serves a secondary role or lasts for the duration of one second. For example, pansegundo lang ang pansin niya sa akin translates to he only gave me a second of his attention.
Examples
" Pansegundo lang ang gamit na ito. "
Natural Translation
This item is only for secondary use.
Literal Translation
Secondary only the item this.
" Ito ay gamit na pansegundo lamang. "
Natural Translation
This is only for secondary use.
Literal Translation
This is item that secondary only.
" Itinuturing niyang pansegundo lamang ang kanyang trabaho dahil mas mahalaga sa kanya ang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He/she considers his/her job only secondary because family is more important to him/her.
Literal Translation
Considers he/she-that secondary only the his/her job because more important to him/her the family.
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