Pangkal (en. Base)

pang-kal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
a part of an object that serves as a support or foundation.
The base of the tree is strong and helps it stand.
Ang pangkal ng puno ay matibay at nakatutulong sa pagtindig nito.
the lowest part serving as the foundation of a structure.
We need to fix the base of the house before continuing the construction.
Kailangan nating ayusin ang pangkal ng bahay bago ipagpatuloy ang konstruksyon.
foundation or starting part of a system or concept.
The base of his argument is not sufficient to support his point of view.
Ang pangkal ng kanyang argumento ay hindi sapat upang suportahan ang kanyang pananaw.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pang' meaning 'base' or 'point' and 'kal' meaning 'end' or 'part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

base of the world
the foundation or basis of our world
pangkal ng mundo

Related Words

main
means this is the most important or heaviest part.
pangunahing

Slang Meanings

Beginning or the very first.
Here at the beginning, everything started.
Dito sa pangkal, dito nagsimula ang lahat.
Base or foundation.
The foundation of all success is hard work and perseverance.
Ang pangkal ng lahat ng tagumpay ay ang sipag at tiyaga.