Magtunton (en. To trace)

maɡtunton

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of searching for or following a path or direction.
Trace the signs to reach the right way.
Magtunton ka sa mga senyales upang makapunta sa tamang daan.
Knowing which path leads to a place.
You need to trace the map before leaving.
Kailangan mong magtunton ng mapa bago umalis.
Identifying and following the right path of tasks.
It's often difficult to trace tasks in the office.
Madalas ay mahirap magtunton ng mga gawain sa opisina.

Etymology

The word 'tuntun' comes from the Tagalog root that refers to the act of tracking or finding a path.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to trace a path
to find or follow the correct direction
magtunton ng landas
to trace evidence
to search or follow the signs of truth
magtunton ng ebidensya

Related Words

guidelines
rules or guidelines that should be followed.
tuntunin
monitoring
the action of following or observing something or someone.
pagsubaybay

Slang Meanings

to look for
Come on, let's look for our friends at the mall!
Tara na, magtunton tayo ng mga kaibigan natin sa mall!
to explore
It's nice to explore new places in the city.
Magandang magtunton ng mga bagong lugar sa siyudad.
to find the right way
We need to find the right way to the beach.
Kailangan natin magtunton ng tamang daan papunta sa beach.