Panggalingan (en. Source)

/paŋɡaˈliŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place, thing, or person from which a person or thing originates.
His origin is a town in the north.
Ang kanyang panggalingan ay isang bayan sa hilaga.
Source of information or knowledge.
You need to verify the source of information before publishing it.
Kailangan mo munang suriin ang panggalingan ng impormasyon bago ito ipalabas.
The initial part that introduces an idea or song.
The source of this song is truly amazing.
Ang panggalingan ng kantang ito ay talagang kahanga-hanga.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Where are you from?
A question about a person's origin.
Saan ang iyong panggalingan?
Learn about the origins of people.
This indicates important information about people.
Alamin ang panggalingan ng mga tao.

Related Words

skill
The ability or talent in a particular field.
galing
shelter
A place that provides protection or safety.
kanlungan

Slang Meanings

origin
Where are you from? Wow, that's impressive, I'm from Panggalingan.
Saan ka galing? Aba, ang galing ah, sa Panggalingan ako.
source of knowledge or skills
Our grandparents are a source of wisdom.
Panggalingan ng karunungan ang mga lolo at lola natin.