Pagtudla (en. Pointing)

pagtudla

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of pointing or indicating something or someone using the hand or other body parts.
Pointing at the map to show the location of the town.
Ginagawa ang pagtudla sa mapa upang ipakita ang lokasyon ng bayan.
A method of providing direction or information to another person.
By the teacher pointing to the board, the students better understand the lesson.
Sa pagtudla ng guro sa pisara, mas naiintindihan ng mga estudyante ang aralin.
The use of a finger or other body parts to show or point to a specific thing.
The study of pointing is important for effective communication.
Ang pag-aaral ng pagtudla ay mahalaga sa maayos na komunikasyon.

Etymology

from the root word 'tudlo' meaning 'to point or to indicate.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pointing with the hand
pointing using the hand
pagtudla ng kamay
pointing in the right direction
providing the right direction by pointing
pagtudla sa tamang direksyon

Related Words

point
The root word meaning 'to show' or 'to point.'
tudlo
teaching
The act of instructing in a subject or matter.
pagturo

Slang Meanings

telling directions or information
Hey, just point me to where the school is.
Oi, pagtudla mo na lang ako kung saan 'yung eskwelahan.
freely pointing out or mentioning a person or thing
You need to tag your friends in the picture!
Kailangan mong pagtudla 'yung mga friends mo sa picture!
saying goodbye or showing a place
After that, point out the beautiful views here.
Pagpudpat mo na 'yan, pagtudla sa mga magagandang tanawin dito.