Pagigingtatoo (en. Tattooing)

pag-igi-ng ta-too

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of marking ink on the skin to create a design.
Tattooing is an art that has been passed down from one generation to the next.
Ang pagigingtatoo ay isang sining na naipapasa mula sa isang henerasyon patungo sa susunod.
A form of self-expression through the body.
Many people see tattooing as a form of their identity.
Maraming tao ang nakikita ang pagigingtatoo bilang isang anyo ng kanilang pagkatao.
A tradition in many cultures around the world.
Tattooing holds deep significance in many indigenous communities.
Ang pagigingtatoo ay may malalim na kahulugan sa maraming katutubong komunidad.

Etymology

Derived from 'tatu' which comes from Polynesian meaning 'to mark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I have a tattoo
May tattoo ako
May tattoo ako

Related Words

tatoo
A permanent mark on the skin created by inserting ink.
tatu
ink
The ink used in tattooing.
ink

Slang Meanings

A mark of identity or self.
My being tattooed is like a symbol of my life experiences.
Ang pagigingtatoo ko ay parang simbolo ng aking mga karanasan sa buhay.
The act of getting a tattoo or having a tattoo.
I take pride in my being tattooed, even if the process is painful.
Kakaiba ang pagmamalaki ko sa pagigingtatoo ko, kahit na masakit ang proseso.