Pagkauntos (en. Counting)

/paɡˈkaun.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of determining the number of items.
Counting the people at the event is important to know how much food is needed.
Ang pagkauntos ng mga tao sa salu-salo ay mahalaga upang malaman ang sapat na pagkain.
The result of counting.
The counting of books in the library reached a thousand.
Ang pagkauntos ng mga libro sa aklatan ay umabot sa isang libo.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'kaunt' meaning a small number or amount.

Common Phrases and Expressions

counting
Focused on calculating or determining a number.
pagkaunos

Related Words

counting
The activity of determining the number of items.
pagbilang

Slang Meanings

just pretending
He acts wealthy but it's just a front.
Para siyang may kaya pero pagkauntos lang.
having fun with things that don't really matter
What you're doing is just for fun and lacks importance.
Yung mga pinaggagawa mo, pagkauntos lang yan.