Alintuntunin (en. Rule)

/aliʔntuˈnʊnin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A rule or standard that people follow.

The school's rule must be followed by all students.

Ang alintuntunin ng paaralan ay dapat sundin ng lahat ng estudyante.

Instructions that provide direction for a specific task.

The rules for the exam were explained by the teacher.

Ang alintuntunin para sa pagsusulit ay ipinaliwanag ng guro.

An important principle or guideline that instructs behavior or conduct.

The rule of being polite is important in society.

Ang alintuntunin ng pagiging magalang ay mahalaga sa lipunan.

From the words 'alin' and 'tuntunin', meaning 'to shape' or 'rule'.

follow the rules

To act in accordance with established guidelines.

sumunod sa alintuntunin

established rules

Rules that have been officially adopted.

itinatag na alintuntunin

rule/guideline

A term used to refer to any kind of rule or law.

tuntunin

code

A systematic arrangement of rules or laws.

kodigo

Strictly followed rules

They're serious about the guidelines, so being late to class is not allowed!

Seryoso sila sa alintuntunin, kaya bawal ang late sa klase!

Rules or regulations that are somewhat 'old school'

That's really the way the rules are here, like back in the days of old school people.

Ganyan talaga ang alintuntunin dito, parang sa panahon ng mga old school na tao.

People who can't say 'no' to orders

They're like robots, always following the rules that can't be broken.

Para silang robot, laging sumusunod sa alintuntunin na hindi kayang labagin.