Pantangi (en. Proper noun)

/panˈtanɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word that refers to a specific name of a person, thing, or place.

'Juan' is a proper noun.

Ang 'Juan' ay isang pantangi na pangalan.

Emphasizes the identification of a unique individual or entity.

'Manila' is a proper noun for a city.

Ang 'Manila' ay isang pantangi na pangalan ng lungsod.

Refers to a specific category of names that cannot be used in a general context.

'Philippines' is a proper noun and cannot be written in lowercase.

Dahil 'Philippines' ay isang pantangi, hindi ito maaaring isulat sa maliit na titik.

proper name

A name that refers to a specific individual or thing.

pantangi na pangalan

use of proper nouns

The way specific names are used.

paggamit ng pantangi

common noun

Refers to words that are not proper names.

pangkalahatan

mate or partner (in a casual relationship)

Of course, I'm with my partner in our outing.

Siyempre, kasama ko ang pantangi ko sa gala.

someone you're close with or a best friend

Jessa and I are really close; no matter what happens, she's always there for me.

Pantangi talaga kami ni Jessa, kahit anong mangyari, andiyan siya para sa akin.

someone who stands out or is special in some way

For me, you are the special one among all my friends.

Para sa akin, ikaw ang pantangi sa lahat ng mga kaibigan ko.