Intensiyunal (en. Intentional)

/in·ten·si·yon·al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates an action or behavior that is done or chosen intentionally.
His intentional action caused a positive change in the community.
Ang kanyang intensiyunal na pagkilos ay nagdulot ng positibong pagbabago sa komunidad.
Having a goal or design in identifying a particular result or effect.
The intentional change in his life led to his success.
Ang intensiyunal na pagbabago sa kanyang buhay ay nagbigay daan sa kanyang tagumpay.

Etymology

from the word 'intention' and the adjective '-al'

Common Phrases and Expressions

intentional action
An action done with a specific purpose.
intensiyunal na pagkilos
intentional choice
A choice made with intention or purpose.
intensiyunal na pagpili

Related Words

intention
A purpose or aim that is carried out in an action.
intensiyon
motivation
The reason or force that drives a person to act.
motibasyon

Slang Meanings

with intention or purpose
What he did was intentional, so he can't leave the meeting.
Intensiyunal ang ginawa niya, kaya't hindi siya puwedeng umalis sa meeting.
done on purpose
It was intentional that he didn't reply to my text.
Intensiyunal na hindi siya nagreply sa text ko.
with reason or rationale
His refusal was intentional, but he couldn't give a good reason.
Intensiyunal ang pagtanggi niya, pero di siya makapagbigay ng magandang dahilan.