Pagtalandang (en. Star attraction)

pah-tah-lah-n-dahng

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or manner of focusing attention on certain people or things.
The attracting of his acquaintances highlighted his fame.
Ang pagtalandang ng kanyang mga kakilala ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang katanyagan.
A term for people who are charming or appealing.
She is a star attraction at parties due to her personality.
Siya ay isang pagtalandang sa mga kasiyahan dahil sa kanyang ugali.

Etymology

Origin: derived from the root word 'tala' meaning 'star'

Common Phrases and Expressions

attraction of people
the appeal of people at a gathering
pagtalandang ng mga tao

Related Words

star
The word means 'star' and is used as a symbol of light and fame.
tala

Slang Meanings

A discussion that feels like it takes too long.
The pagtalandang of our conversation about the project was so boring.
Ang pagtalandang ng usapan namin tungkol sa project ay sobrang nakakainip.
A conversation that is pointless or drags on.
Let's not have any pagtalandang, let's get straight to the point.
Huwag na tayong magpagtalandang, diretsuhin na natin ang usapan.
Talking about something that goes over the scheduled time.
We need to finish this pagtalandang because the deadline is near.
Kailangan na nating matapos ang pagtalandang na ito dahil malapit na ang deadline.