Preliminary in Tagalog

“Preliminary” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “paunang”, “pasimulan”, or “panguna”. These terms refer to something that comes before the main event or serves as an introduction or preparation. Discover how this concept is used in various contexts from sports competitions to formal proceedings in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Preliminary

[Definition]:

• Preliminary /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/
• Adjective: Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something more important or complete.
• Noun: A preliminary action, event, or competition that comes before the main one.
• Noun: An introductory or preparatory stage in a process or procedure.

[Synonyms] = Paunang, Pasimulan, Panguna, Panimula, Preparatoryo, Una

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The preliminary results of the election will be announced tonight before the final count tomorrow.
• Ex1_PH: Ang paunang resulta ng halalan ay ipahayag ngayong gabi bago ang huling bilang bukas.
• Ex2_EN: After passing the preliminary examination, candidates will proceed to the final interview stage.
• Ex2_PH: Pagkatapos pumasa sa pasimulan na pagsusulit, ang mga kandidato ay magpapatuloy sa huling yugto ng panayam.
• Ex3_EN: The boxing match included several preliminary bouts before the main championship fight.
• Ex3_PH: Ang labanan sa boksing ay may kasamang ilang paunang laban bago ang pangunahing kampeonato.
• Ex4_EN: The committee conducted a preliminary investigation to determine if there was sufficient evidence to proceed.
• Ex4_PH: Nagsagawa ang komite ng panimula na imbestigasyon upang matukoy kung may sapat na ebidensya para magpatuloy.
• Ex5_EN: During the preliminary meeting, the team discussed the project timeline and initial budget requirements.
• Ex5_PH: Sa panahon ng paunang pulong, tinalakay ng koponan ang timeline ng proyekto at paunang pangangailangan sa badyet.