Panundot (en. Tick)

/panuˈndot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound or noise that comes from a mechanism or clock.

I heard the ticking of the clock while I was resting.

Narinig ko ang panundot ng orasan habang ako'y nagpapahinga.

A signal that indicates the passage of time or paying attention to details.

The ticking of the minutes is a reminder that we should hurry.

Ang panundot ng mga minuto ay isang paalala na dapat tayong magmadali.

Root Word: 'undot' meaning slight deficiency or fullness.

tick of the clock

Refers to the passage of time or the ticking of hours.

tiktak ng orasan

clock

A device used to measure time.

orasan

time

A specific period or passage of hours that can be measured.

panahon

very shy or bashful person

My friend is super panundot; even with just a little teasing, she gets embarrassed.

Sobrang panundot ng kaibigan ko, kahit konting biruan lang, naiilang na siya.

cool-headed or not easily angered

He doesn't get annoyed easily; he’s really just panundot.

Hindi siya madaling maasar, panundot lang talaga siya.

quick to hide or avoid people

I saw him, but he was panundot behind the wall to avoid being seen.

Nakita ko siya, pero panundot siya sa likod ng pader para di makita.