Second in Tagalog

Second in Tagalog translates to “Ikalawa” or “Pangalawa” when referring to position or order, and “Segundo” when referring to a unit of time. As a verb meaning to support, it translates as “Suportahan” or “Sangayunan”.

Discover how this multifaceted English word adapts to Filipino contexts, from measuring time to expressing sequential order and formal agreements.

[Words] = Second

[Definition]:

• Second /ˈsɛk.ənd/
• Noun 1: A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.
• Adjective 1: Coming immediately after the first in order, rank, or time.
• Ordinal number: Constituting number two in a sequence (2nd).
• Verb 1: To formally support or endorse a proposal, motion, or nomination.

[Synonyms] = Ikalawa, Pangalawa, Segundo, Sandali, Saglit, Suportahan, Sangayunan, Sekondaryo.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Wait a second, I need to grab my keys before we leave.
Ex1_PH: Sandali lang, kailangan kong kunin ang aking susi bago tayo umalis.

Ex2_EN: Maria finished in second place in the marathon competition.
Ex2_PH: Natapos si Maria sa ikalawang puwesto sa paligsahan ng marathon.

Ex3_EN: The timer counted down the final seconds before the rocket launched.
Ex3_PH: Binilang ng timer ang huling mga segundo bago lumipad ang rocket.

Ex4_EN: I would like to second the motion proposed by the committee chairman.
Ex4_PH: Gusto kong suportahan ang mungkahi na iminungkahi ng tagapangulo ng komite.

Ex5_EN: This is my second visit to Boracay and I love it even more now.
Ex5_PH: Ito ang aking pangalawang pagbisita sa Boracay at mas mahal ko pa ito ngayon.