sunod
sunód with stress marks
next
Also means
Sunod can also mean to obey or to follow rules and instructions.
Usage Note
Sunod indicates the next item or event in a sequence and is frequently used with the linker 'na,' as in 'sunod na linggo' (next week). It is most commonly heard in the phrase 'sa susunod' when referring to 'next time' or future occurrences. This word is essential for organizing plans and chronological events in daily conversation.
Examples
" Sa sunod na linggo na lang. "
Natural Translation
Next week instead.
Literal Translation
On next [na] week just.
" Sino ang sunod? "
Natural Translation
Who is next?
Literal Translation
Who the next?
" Hindi pa namin alam kung sino ang sunod na mananalo, pero malapit nang ipahayag ang resulta. "
Natural Translation
We don't know yet who the next winner will be, but the results will be announced soon.
Literal Translation
Not yet we know who the next [na] winner, but near already to-announce the result.
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