Pagpunta (en. Going)

pahg-poon-tah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of moving or going from one place to another.
Going to school is important for education.
Ang pagpunta sa paaralan ay mahalaga para sa edukasyon.
The result of going or the destination reached.
Going to the beach made us all happy.
Ang pagpunta sa beach ay naging masaya kami lahat.

Etymology

from the root 'punta' meaning 'to go' or 'to move from one place to another'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Going to heaven
Metaphor for death or moving to a better place.
Pagpunta sa langit
Going to town
Conducting activities in the city or community.
Pagpunta sa bayan

Related Words

trip
A journey or movement from one place to another.
byahe
execution
The act of doing or completing something.
pagsasagawa

Slang Meanings

going out or heading to a place
Where are you? I'm on my way to the mall!
Saan ka na? Pa-pagpunta na ako sa mall!
wasting time or spending time idly
Don't bother going to him, he's always not home.
Huwag ka nang magpagpunta sa kanya, laging wala yan sa bahay.
moving or leaving from a place
I'm going home, but I’ll take a shower first.
Uwi na ako, pagpunta ko sa bahay, maligo muna ako.