Panutan (en. Guide)

/paˈnutan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that serves as a guide or example to be followed by others.
He became a guide for the youth in their studies.
Siya ang naging panutan ng mga kabataan sa kanilang pag-aaral.
A basis or standard that can be followed or emulated.
His teachings became a guide for his students.
Ang kanyang mga aral ay naging panutan ng kanyang mga estudyante.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a guide
to serve as an example or guide for others
maging panutan

Related Words

training
A process of developing skills that is often used as a guide.
pagsasanay
model
A person or thing that can be imitated or used as an example.
modelo

Slang Meanings

guide or model
Kuya is my guide in life.
Si Kuya ang panutan ko sa buhay.
idol or inspiration
Heroes are the idols of the youth.
Ang mga bayani ang mga panutan ng mga kabataan.
older person that you follow
I hope to be a role model for my siblings.
Sana maging panutan ako ng mga kapatid ko.