Pandayginto (en. Goldsmith)

/pandayˈɡinto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who makes items made of gold.
Ramon is a goldsmith with many clients in their village.
Si Ramon ay isang pandayginto na may maraming kliyente sa kanilang barangay.
An artisan specialized in shaping and creating jewelry from gold.
His talent as a goldsmith is undeniable.
Ang kanyang talento bilang pandayginto ay hindi matatawaran.

Etymology

Malay and Tagalog word; 'panday' means 'smith' and 'ginto' means 'gold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gold smith
a person who carves or creates things from gold
panday ng ginto

Related Words

gold
A precious metal used in making jewelry and other products.
gintô
gold work
A type of art that uses gold to enhance or beautify objects.
awang-ginto

Slang Meanings

Goldsmith or a person who makes gold jewelry.
I bought a ring from the goldsmith at the corner.
Bumili ako ng singsing mula sa pandayginto sa kanto.
A person who has the ability to create or craft beautiful and valuable things.
My friend is so artistic; he's truly a goldsmith in making wooden sculptures!
Sobrang artisa ng kaibigan ko; siya talagang pandayginto sa paggawa ng mga puno ng kahoy!