Predecessor in Tagalog

“Predecessor” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Nauna” or “Dating nakatungkulan”, referring to a person who held a position or job before the current holder, or something that came before another in time or sequence. This term is frequently used in professional, historical, and organizational contexts in Filipino discussions.

[Words] = Predecessor

[Definition]:

• Predecessor /ˈprɛdəˌsɛsər/
• Noun 1: A person who held a job or office before the current holder.
• Noun 2: A thing that has been followed or replaced by another.
• Noun 3: An ancestor or forerunner in a particular role or position.

[Synonyms] = Nauna, Dating nakatungkulan, Naunang namuno, Sinundan, Nakaraang tagapamahala, Forerunner (tagapagsimula)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The new president promised to continue the projects started by his predecessor.
• Ex1_PH: Nangako ang bagong pangulo na ipagpatuloy ang mga proyektong sinimulan ng kanyang nauna.
• Ex2_EN: My predecessor in this position left detailed notes about all ongoing tasks.
• Ex2_PH: Ang dating nakatungkulan sa posisyong ito ay nag-iwan ng detalyadong tala tungkol sa lahat ng kasalukuyang gawain.
• Ex3_EN: This smartphone model has better features than its predecessor.
• Ex3_PH: Ang modelong smartphone na ito ay may mas magandang features kaysa sa nauna nitong modelo.
• Ex4_EN: The company’s current success is built on the foundation laid by its predecessors.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kasalukuyang tagumpay ng kumpanya ay nakatayo sa pundasyon na inilatag ng mga nauna nitong namuno.
• Ex5_EN: Unlike her predecessor, the new manager prefers a more collaborative approach.
• Ex5_PH: Hindi tulad ng kanyang nauna, ang bagong manager ay mas gusto ang collaborative na pamamaraan.