Succession in Tagalog

Succession in Tagalog translates to “pagkakasunod-sunod,” “kahalili,” or “pagsunod” depending on context—whether referring to sequence, inheritance, or the act of following. Understanding these nuances helps grasp how Filipinos express continuity, legacy, and order in their daily conversations.

Definition:

• Succession /səkˈsɛʃən/
• Noun 1: A number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other.
• Noun 2: The action or process of inheriting a title, office, property, etc.
• Noun 3: The process by which a plant or animal community successively gives way to another until a stable climax is reached.

Synonyms in Tagalog: Pagkakasunod-sunod, Kahalili, Pagsunod, Pagmamana, Kapalit, Kahaliling, Pag-uumpog

Examples:

• Ex1_EN: The succession of events led to a major change in the company’s leadership.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pagkakasunod-sunod ng mga pangyayari ay humantong sa malaking pagbabago sa pamumuno ng kumpanya.
• Ex2_EN: The prince is next in line for succession to the throne.
• Ex2_PH: Ang prinsipe ay susunod sa kahalili sa trono.
• Ex3_EN: There has been a rapid succession of storms this season.
• Ex3_PH: Nagkaroon ng mabilis na pagkakasunod-sunod ng mga bagyo sa panahong ito.
• Ex4_EN: The succession plan ensures smooth transition of management.
• Ex4_PH: Ang plano sa kahalili ay nagsisiguro ng maayos na paglipat ng pamamahala.
• Ex5_EN: Ecological succession occurs when one community replaces another in an ecosystem.
• Ex5_PH: Ang ekolohikal na pagkakasunod-sunod ay nangyayari kapag ang isang komunidad ay humahalili sa isa pa sa ekosistema.