Pataning (en. Focus)

/pə'tanɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a thing or situation where attention or perception is concentrated.
The focus on his training emphasized his success.
Ang pataning sa kanyang pagsasanay ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang tagumpay.
A process of concentrating or paying attention to a specific detail or aspect.
Focus on the technical details is needed to achieve the goal.
Kailangan ang pataning sa mga detalyeng teknikal upang maabot ang layunin.
The condition of being clear or distinct in a matter.
The good focus of the project added to its appeal.
Ang magandang pataning ng proyekto ay nakadagdag sa kanyang kaakit-akit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Allocate focus to the project
Provide sufficient attention and effort to a project.
Maglaan ng pataning sa proyekto

Related Words

analysis
A process of examining details or data.
pagsusuri
concentration
The action of directing attention to a specific matter.
pagtutok

Slang Meanings

Kid
That kid is so cute!
Ang pataning na 'yan ay sobrang cute!
Naughty kid
The kids here are hard to deal with.
Ang mga pataning dito ay mahihirap pakisamahan.
Annoying kid
The kids are being annoying again!
Kumukulit na naman ang mga pataning!
Talkative or noisy kid
I can't handle the kids at school.
Hindi ko ma-take ang mga pataning sa paaralan.