Pangkatihan (en. Grouping)

/paŋka'tihan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or activity of forming groups.
The grouping of students is important for their project.
Ang pangkatihan ng mga mag-aaral ay mahalaga para sa kanilang proyekto.
A type of organization where people are grouped based on their characteristics or goals.
The grouping of community members will help in their relations.
Ang pangkatihan ng mga miyembro ng komunidad ay makakatulong sa kanilang ugnayan.

Etymology

from the word 'pangkat', meaning group or people working together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under one group
being part of a group.
sa ilalim ng isang pangkat

Related Words

group
A collection of people with a common goal or characteristic.
pangkat
cooperation
The process of helping each other within a group.
pagtutulungan

Slang Meanings

group of friends
Our gang in the gym is complete, we're all there.
Kumpleto na ang pangkatihan namin sa gym, lahat kami ay nandiyan.
laid-back group
Our gang is always chill, we're not too strict.
Ang pangkatihan namin ay laging chill, hindi kami masyadong mahigpit.
team of friends
We all played together; our gang is really solid.
Sama-sama kaming naglaro; talagang solid ang pangkatihan.