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    Patayuntayon (en. Stand down)

    /pa.ta.jun.ta.jon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A body position where a person is standing without support.
    In his training, he is always in a standing position.
    Sa kanyang mga pagsasanay, palagi siyang nasa patayuntayon.
    A term for the state of being upright.
    The standing position of soldiers while awaiting orders can be seen during the ceremony.
    Ang patayuntayon ng mga sundalo habang naghihintay sa utos ay makikita sa parangal.

    Etymology

    from the words 'dead' and 'stand' or 'up'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    standing at attention
    standing in the proper position ready for any command
    nakatayo sa patayuntayon

    Related Words

    dead
    Not alive or lacking liveliness.
    patay
    upright
    An adjective meaning to be standing.
    tayong

    Slang Meanings

    UPT (short for 'up to patayuntayon'), refers to being very engrossed or excited about something.
    Of course, we were UPT at the SB19 concert! It was so fun!
    Siyempre, UPT kami sa concert ni SB19! Grabe, ang saya!
    Patawarin na tayo (let's forgive), used to express the desire to move past an issue, usually in a playful or joking context.
    Let's forgive each other, mates, for what I said earlier!
    Patawarin na tayo, mga kape, sa mga pinagsasabi ko kanina!
    Pak na pak (dressed to impress), used to describe someone looking good or stylish.
    Your outfit is gorgeous, you look dressed to impress today!
    Ang ganda ng outfit mo, pak na pak ka today!