Pagtatanong (en. Questioning)

pag-ta-ta-nong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of seeking information or explanation from another person.
Questioning is important in learning.
Ang pagtatanong ay mahalaga sa pag-aaral.
An act aimed at obtaining an answer to a specific issue or topic.
Questioning about the main issues helps in investigation.
Ang pagtatanong tungkol sa mga pangunahing katanungan ay makatutulong sa pagsisiyasat.
The formulation of questions as part of an interview or conversation.
You should be prepared for questioning when you are interviewing.
Dapat maging handa sa pagtatanong kapag ikaw ay nag-iinterbyu.

Etymology

The word 'pagtatanong' originates from the root 'tanong' meaning 'question' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

questioning the teacher
The process of seeking information or explanation from the teacher.
pagtatanong sa guro
questioning to learn
The action of asking to gain knowledge.
pagtatanong upang matuto

Related Words

question
A query that requires an answer.
tanong
answer
The information or explanation given in response to a question.
sagot

Slang Meanings

Just asking around
Why aren't you asking? You're just asking around there!
Bakit hindi ka nagtatanong? Tanong-tanong ka lang diyan!
Just throwing questions
I have so many questions, I don't know where to start.
Ang dami kong bala-bala, hindi ko alam kung saan ako magsisimula.
Checking in
In that checking in, did you ask Marielle?
Sa kumustahan na yan, natanong mo na ba si Marielle?