Forte (en. Pinalakas)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic or ability that is better than others.
Being good at math is his forte.
Ang pagiging mahusay sa matematika ay ang kanyang forte.

Etymology

From the Italian 'forza' meaning 'strength'

Common Phrases and Expressions

this is my forte
Referring to a particular skill or ability of a person.
ito ang aking forte

Related Words

excellence
The level of proficiency often achieved in a particular skill or task.
kahusayan

Slang Meanings

a friend's strength in a perspective that wants to express something
Come on, show your forte in dancing!
Tara, ipakita mo na ang forte mo sa pagsasayaw!
the strength of a person or thing
His sport is basketball; that's his forte.
Sport niya ang basketball, yun ang forte niya.
specialty or favorite activity
Are you good at cooking? Go ahead and show your forte.
Magaling kang magluto? Sige, ipakita mo ang forte mo.