Meaning of muna | Babel Free

Definitions

1. for a while; for a moment; for the time being; a minute (when the nature of the anticipated change is not expressed)
2. first (when the nature of the anticipated change is expressed or clearly implied)
3. yet (used after negative imperatives and hortatives)

Examples

“Puwede bang tumayo ka muna?”

Can you stand up for a while?

“Teka muna.”

Wait a minute.

“Bago siya mag-aral ng leksiyon, nagbabasa muna siya ng diyaryo.”

Before he studies his lessons, he reads newspapers first.

“Huwag ka munang kumain.”

Don't eat yet.

“Huwag muna tayong umalis.”

Let's not leave yet.

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