Pagtayo (en. Standing up)

pag-tayo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of erecting something, such as a building or structure.
The construction of the new school started last month.
Ang pagtayo ng bagong paaralan ay nagsimula noong nakaraang buwan.
The act of standing up from sitting or lying down.
He had hip problems that caused pain when standing up.
Nagkaroon siya ng problema sa kanyang balakang na nagdulot ng sakit sa kanyang pagtayo.
A state or condition of being upright.
He rushed from his seat when his team stood up on stage.
Nagtakbo siya mula sa kanyang upuan sa panahon ng pagtayo ng his team sa entablado.
verb
The action of rising or lifting from a position.
He needed to be strong in his standing after a long time of being upright.
Kailangan niyang magpakatatag sa kanyang pagtayo pagkatapos ng haba ng oras na tumayo.

Etymology

Coming from the root word 'tayô' meaning 'to stand' or 'to establish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

establishing a business
The process of starting or setting up a business.
pagtayo ng negosyo
building a house
The process of constructing a residence.
pagtayo ng bahay

Related Words

stand
The root word of 'pagtayo' which refers to standing or establishing.
tayô
erect
A verb meaning 'to build' or 'to establish'.
itayo

Slang Meanings

starting or activating something
Starting a business, I'm excited about the beginning.
Pagtayo ng negosyo, masaya na ako sa simula.
rise or progress in life
Wow, Juan's career is rising so fast!
Grabe, ang bilis ng pagtayo ni Juan sa kanyang career!
standing up after a fall
Even with many problems, there's always a rise in the end.
Kahit na maraming problema, palaging may pagtayo sa huli.
starting a project or plan
I've been thinking for a long time to start this fundraising!
Matagal na akong nag-iisip ng pagtayo sa fundraising na ito!