Magkatinga (en. To be fingered)

maɡka'tiŋa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of touching or grasping with the fingers.

Her finger touched her cheek while thinking.

Magkatinga ang kanyang daliri sa kanyang pisngi habang nag-iisip.

An action that causes recognition or indication using the finger.

He fingered to show the correct answer.

Magkatinga siya upang ipakita ang tamang sagot.

From the root word 'katinga' referring to having fingers, combined with the prefix 'mag-' indicating action.

to finger things

To point to or express things using fingers.

magkatinga ng mga bagay

finger

A part of the hand used for grasping and touching.

daliri

pointing

A method of indicating using the finger.

katango

To see each other, to be in each other's company, or to have a connection.

Don't you know? They're always together in the office, they are always magkatinga!

'Di mo ba alam? Magkatinga lang sila sa opisina, lagi silang magkasama!

An agreement or misunderstanding that often leads to a joyful or deep friendship.

These magkatinga are so fun, it's like they never run out of stories to share.

Sobrang saya ng mga magkatinga na 'to, parang hindi sila nauubusan ng kwentuhan.