Ginto (en. Gold)
ɡinto
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A valuable metal used in jewelry and other ornaments.
This ring is made of gold.
Ang singsing na ito ay gawa sa ginto.
Shiny yellow metal often symbolizing wealth.
Gold is a symbol of prosperity in many cultures.
Ang ginto ay isang simbolo ng kaunlaran sa maraming kultura.
A type of currency or coin used in transactions in the past.
Ancient people used gold as payment for their trades.
Ang mga sinaunang tao ay gumagamit ng ginto bilang pambayad sa kanilang mga kalakalan.
Etymology
gold
Common Phrases and Expressions
golden opportunity
a great opportunity that should not be missed
gintong pagkakataon
golden friend
a friend who is very valuable
gintong kaibigan
Related Words
jewelry
ornamental items made of gold or other precious metals
alahas
mineral
one of the natural resources in the earth including gold
mineral
Slang Meanings
Gold (referring to money)
That cellphone is worth gold in pesos!
Pera na ginto ang halaga ng cellphone na yan!
Something valuable
Our friendship is like gold, you can't trade it!
Friendship natin, parang ginto, hindi mo pwedeng ipagpalit!
Something that is popular
His new song is gold among people right now.
Ang bagong kanta niya ay ginto sa mga tao ngayon.