Pantok (en. Threshold)

/ˈpantok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The place at the boundary or junction of the inside and outside of a home or building.

He stood at the threshold of the house while waiting for his friend.

Tumayo siya sa pantok ng bahay habang nag-aabang ng kanyang kaibigan.

The beginning of a new experience or phase in life.

I feel that I am at the threshold of a new chapter.

Nararamdaman ko na ako ay nasa pantok ng isang bagong kabanata.

The minimum value or level required to achieve something.

The threshold for moving to a higher position increases every year.

Ang pantok para sa paglipat sa mas mataas na posisyon ay tumataas bawat taon.

Derived from Tagalog.

at the threshold of the door

At the entrance of a home or building.

sa pantok ng pinto

reach the threshold

To arrive at a certain level or ending.

maabot ang pantok

stairway

A series of steps connecting different levels.

hagdang-hagdan

door

A barrier or passage between the outside and inside of a room or building.

pinto

Gambling or using something that isn't yours.

He said, 'Come on, let's gamble later!'

Sabi niya, 'Tara, mag-pantok tayo mamaya!'

Showing excessive annoyance or irritation towards someone or a situation.

'You're so annoying, just chill!'

'Ang pantok mo naman, chill ka lang!'

A strong expression, often used in jokes or laughter.

'Wow, my body is so sore from laughing!'

'Grabe, ang pantok ng katawan ko sa kakatawa!'