Pagpinta (en. Painting)

pah-geen-tah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An art or process of applying color or pigment to a surface.
Painting is used to express the emotions of an artist.
Ang pagpinta ay ginagamit upang maipahayag ang damdamin ng isang artist.
The result of this art, it can be a picture or image.
His painting attracts many people.
Ang kanyang pagpinta ay nakakaakit ng maraming tao.
An activity commonly used in visual arts.
Painting is a popular hobby for many people.
Ang pagpinta ay isang popular na hobby ng maraming tao.

Etymology

from the word 'pinta' which means 'color' or 'drawing'

Common Phrases and Expressions

painting campaign
a project or initiative aimed at creating works of painting
kampanya sa pagpinta
excellent painting
the high level or quality of painting
mahusay na pagpinta

Related Words

color
An element or component of painting that provides attraction.
kolor
brush
A tool used in painting.
brush
canvas
A material used as a basis for painting.
canvas

Slang Meanings

Painting like a game
His painting on the wall looks like he's just playing with colors.
Ang pagpinta niya sa dingding ay para bang naglalaro lang siya sa mga kulay.
Unmatched style
His painting is incredible; his style in art is unmatched.
Grabe ang pagpinta niya, walang kaparis ang istilo niya sa art.
Full of emotion
His painting is full of emotion and feeling.
Yung pagpinta niya, puno ng emosyon at damdamin.
Gallery vibes
Sometimes you feel like you're in a gallery when you look at his paintings.
Minsan isipin mo na parang nasa gallery ka pagtingin sa mga pagpinta niya.