Kadena

chain; series; to chainnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

Chain; a set of connected links, a series of connected elements, or a sequence of related things. It can also be used as a verb meaning to chain or fasten with chains.

Pronunciation

kah-DEH-nah

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish cadena. In Cebuano it is used for physical chains and also for series or connections in a figurative sense.

Variants or conjugations

kadina = spelling variant; talikala = chain or shackle; kadinahan = to chain; kadinita = small chain

Related words and expressions

chain, connection, series, link, small chain

Meaning and usage notes

Use kadena for a physical chain, a chain of events, a business chain, or a connected series. Talikala may sound more specific for shackles or restraining chains.