una
úna with stress marks
first
Usage Note
Una indicates the first in a sequence and takes the linker -ng when modifying a noun, like in 'unang pagkakataon' (first time). It is also used in the polite phrase 'Mauna ka na' to mean 'go ahead' or 'after you' in social situations.
Examples
" Ako ang una sa pila. "
Natural Translation
I am first in line.
Literal Translation
I the first in line.
" Siya ang una sa pila. "
Natural Translation
He/she is first in line.
Literal Translation
He/she the first in line.
" Ngayon ang aking unang pagkakataon na bumiyahe nang mag-isa, kaya medyo kinakabahan ako sa paliparan. "
Natural Translation
This is my first time traveling alone, so I'm a bit nervous at the airport.
Literal Translation
Now the my first opportunity that travel in-a-way by-oneself, so somewhat nervous I at airport.
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