Pasiunang

preliminary; initial; prioradjective

Alternative meanings

Used to describe something that happens before the main or final thing, such as a review, report, result, stage, or initial step.

Pronunciation

pah-see-OO-nahng

Root and affixes

From pasiuna, introduction or beginning. Pasiunang works as an adjective before a noun: preliminary, initial, or introductory.

Variants or conjugations

pasiuna; first/initial; inisyal; preliminaryo

Related words and expressions

introduction; beginning; first; initial; stage

Meaning and usage notes

For preliminary in documents, results, or reports, “pasiunang” fits well. In sports or competitions, a more specific form like “eliminasyon” may fit if it means preliminary/qualifying round.