sa susunod
The Tagalog phrase for "next time" is sa susunod.
sa susunod is used to refer to a following occasion. It is frequently used as a standalone expression to mean "maybe next time" or "let's do it next time", particularly when you are declining an invitation or postponing an event.
Meaning: on the following occasion (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sa (in/at/on) and susunod (next/following).
Which one should you use?
While sa susunod is commonly used as a shorthand, the phrase sa susunod na pagkakataon is the more complete way to express the idea of "on the next occasion".
How does it change in a sentence?
While sa susunod serves as a common shorthand, the more formal or complete construction is sa susunod na pagkakataon, which literally means "on the next occasion".
Did you know?
- The root sunod can also mean 'to obey'. Depending on the context, a sentence using a form of sunod could refer to following a sequence of events or following a command.
- In the pre-colonial Baybayin script, the word sa was represented by the single character ᜐ. This script was used for centuries before the introduction of the Latin alphabet during Spanish colonization.
- When using sa susunod to decline an invitation, it often functions as a polite social 'buffer'. In Filipino culture, a direct 'no' can be seen as too harsh, so postponing to a vague 'next time' preserves social harmony.
Examples in context
- Gagawin iyan ni Tom sa susunod.Tom will do that the next time.This sentence shows how to use sa susunod to indicate when an action will occur.Tatoeba #11811494 by qwertzu, translation #6264391 by CK
- Mag-iipon ako ng kuwarta para sa susunod.I'll save the money for the next time.This sentence demonstrates using sa susunod to show purpose for saving something.Tatoeba #1663210 by nonong, translation #1663194 by fanty
- Aray, ang sakit. Mag-iingat ako sa susunod.Oww, it hurts. I'll pay attention next time.This sentence shows how to use sa susunod when expressing a resolution to be more careful.Tatoeba #1663335 by nonong, translation #1663324 by liwan1208
- Salamat, papaalam na muna ako. Sa susunod na pagkakataon po ulit.Thank you, I have to bid farewell for now. Until next time.
- Bro, tapusin muna natin 'to. Balik tayo sa ibang pagkakataon.Bro, let's finish this first. We'll get back to it some other time.
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Example conversation
Mark and Christina are talking about a canceled coffee date.
- MarkHindi ako makakasama ngayon.I can't come today.
- ChristinaSige, sa susunod na lang.Alright, maybe next time instead.
- MarkPasensya na, Christina.I'm sorry, Christina.
- ChristinaAyos lang, Mark.It's okay, Mark.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sa, susunod, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
