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    Palatanong (en. Interrogative)

    /palaˈta.noŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Word used to ask or request information.
    Interrogatives are used to elicit answers from others.
    Ginagamit ang mga palatanong upang makuha ang mga sagot mula sa iba.
    adjective
    Expresses a type of question.
    The word 'who' is an interrogative word.
    Ang salitang 'sino' ay isang palatanong na salita.

    Etymology

    From the words 'pala' and 'tanong'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What is your name?
    An example of an interrogative.
    Ano ang pangalan mo?
    Who arrived first?
    A question regarding identity.
    Sino ang unang dumating?

    Related Words

    pronouns
    Words used as substitutes for nouns or interrogatives.
    mga panghalip
    interrogative verbs
    Verbs used in forming questions.
    pandiwang palatanong

    Slang Meanings

    A person who loves to ask questions or engage in debate.
    My friend Mark is a questioner; he just keeps asking questions about any topic.
    Yung kaibigan kong si Mark, palatanong yan, kahit na anong topic, tanong lang siya nang tanong.
    A person whose hobby it is to explore ideas through questions.
    He's a questioner, so we often have fun discussions.
    Palatanong siya, kaya madalas kaming nagkakaroon ng masayang diskusyon.