From root: una
Usage Note
Pang-una refers to things that serve as an introduction or starting element. It is often used in academic or technical contexts like pang-unang hakbang (initial step).
Examples
" Pang-una ang araling ito. "
Natural Translation
This lesson is introductory.
Literal Translation
Introductory the lesson-this.
" Ito ang pang-una naming paksa. "
Natural Translation
This is our introductory topic.
Literal Translation
This the introductory our topic.
" Bago tayo pumunta sa mahihirap na bahagi, tatalakayin muna natin ang pang-unang konsepto ng kurso. "
Natural Translation
Before we move on to the difficult parts, let us first discuss the introductory concept of the course.
Literal Translation
Before we go to difficult parts, will-discuss first we the introductory concept of the course.
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