Palaanakin (en. Part)

/palaˈna.kɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or percentage of something that can be referred to or studied.
The part of this liquid is important in the experiment.
Ang palaanakin ng likido na ito ay mahalaga sa eksperimento.
An element or piece included in the entirety of something.
They presented the part of the project in the meeting.
Ipinakita nila ang palaanakin ng proyekto sa pulong.
A unit used to specify the measurement or value of something.
The part of this material should be sufficient for the construction.
Ang palaanakin ng materyal na ito ay dapat na sapat para sa konstruksyon.

Etymology

from the words 'pala' and 'anakin', describing a part or measure of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

part of the problem
a part or aspect of the problem that needs attention.
palaanakin ng problema

Related Words

shovel
A word referring to a tool or instrument used for digging or collecting material.
pala

Slang Meanings

Eat
Feed me already, I'm hungry!
Paalanakin mo na ako, gutom na ako!
Feed me something delicious
Feed me lechon, please!
Paalanakin mo ako ng lechon, please!