How to Say "Beforehand" in Tagalog | MUNA in English

How to say “for now,” “first,” or “beforehand” in Tagalog to sequence actions or indicate a temporary state? This essential Filipino language lesson is about the Tagalog word “muna,” which is used for polite requests, prioritizing steps, and setting temporary conditions. Learn exactly what ‘Muna’ means and how to use it naturally in Tagalog sentences to show that something should happen first or temporarily. See practical Tagalog examples with easy English translations to help you use it smoothly in everyday conversation.

Watch this video to learn how to say “beforehand” or “for now” in Tagalog using the word “muna.” Explore practical example sentences with easy English translations and see how muna is used in everyday conversation to indicate priority, timing, or temporary actions. Build your Filipino skills and speak more naturally by using muna correctly in real-life situations!

Kakain muna ako. (I’m gonna eat first.)

Sandali lang, tatawag muna ako. (Hold on, I’ll make a call first.)

Maliligo muna ako bago umalis. (I’m taking a shower first before heading out.)

Hintayin muna nating tumila ang ulan. (Let’s wait for the rain to stop first.)

Maghanap muna tayo ng mas mura. (Let’s look for something cheaper first.)

Magpalamig ka muna bago tayo mag-usap. (Cool off first before we talk.)

Manalangin muna tayo bago kumain. (Let’s pray first before eating.)

Magbayad muna tayo bago pumasok. (Let’s pay first before we go in.)

Pabayaan mo muna siya. (Leave him alone for now.)

Ayusin mo muna ‘yang gamit mo. (Fix your stuff first.)

Mag-almusal ka muna bago ka umalis. (Eat breakfast first before you leave.)

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Magbihis ka muna. (Get dressed first.)

Magluto muna tayo bago manood. (Let’s cook first before we watch.)

Mag-ipon muna tayo bago mag-travel. (Let’s save up first before we travel.)

Tignan muna natin ang sitwasyon. (Let’s assess the situation first.)

Huminga ka muna nang malalim. (Take a deep breath first.)

Mag-obserba muna tayo. (Let’s observe first.)

Maglakad-lakad muna tayo. (Let’s walk around first.)

Tingnan muna natin ang listahan. (Let’s check the list first.)

Magpahinga ka muna. (Take a break fist./ Take a rest for now.)

Sarilinin muna natin ito. (Let’s keep it private for now.)

Saglit lang, iihi muna ako. (One sec, I need to pee first.)

Maghugas ka muna ng kamay. (Wash your hands first.

Gagamitin ko muna ang luma kong cellphone. (I’ll just use my old phone for now.)

Magpapahinga muna ako.  (I’ll rest for now.)

Hahayaan ko muna sila. (I’ll let them be for now.)

Hindi muna ako magko-comment. (I won’t comment for now.)

Ipagpaliban muna natin ‘yan. (We’ll hold off on that for now.)

Maglinis ka muna ng kuwarto mo bago ka gumala. (Clean your room first before you go out and have fun.)

Tumigil ka muna sa pag-iyak bago ka magsalita. (Stop crying first before you speak.)

Magtanong muna tayo sa guwardiya. (Let’s ask the guard first.)

Gamitin muna natin ang espasyong ito. (Let’s use this space for now.)

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