Patinda (en. Stand)

/paˈtinda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or place that stands upright.
The stand at the corner of the street is crowded with people.
Ang patinda sa sulok ng kalsada ay puno ng mga tao.
A shop or stall selling products or food.
The fruit stand attracts shoppers.
Ang patinda ng prutas ay nag-aanyaya sa mga mamimili.
verb
Show the state of standing or laying down.
He established his store in the middle of the plaza.
Napatinda niya ang kanyang tindahan sa gitna ng plaza.

Etymology

Origin: from the word 'patindig' with the addition of 'a' indicating the actor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stand of products
A shop selling various products.
patindig ng mga produkto

Related Words

store
A place where various types of goods are sold.
tindahan

Slang Meanings

to light up or ignite
Light up a cigarette outside the office.
Patinda ng sigarilyo sa labas ng opisina.
to ignite the heart (fall in love)
When I saw her, my heart immediately lit up.
Nang makita ko siya, agad na patinda ang puso ko.
to give a signal
We need to light the signal so everyone will know.
Kailangan nang patinda ang ilaw para malaman ng lahat.