Patindigan (en. Stand)

pa-tin-di-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or situation where a person or thing is standing.
His stance on the issue reflects his principles.
Ang kanyang patindigan sa isyu ay nagpapakita ng kanyang prinsipyo.
Taking a specific stance or viewpoint in a discussion or debate.
His stance on human rights is firm.
Mahigpit ang kanyang patindigan hinggil sa karapatang pantao.

Etymology

From the word 'patindig' which means 'to stand' or 'to erect', combined with the suffix '-an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stand your ground
Have confidence in oneself or stand by one's opinion.
patindigan ang sarili
stand by the decision
Stand by a chosen decision or viewpoint.
patindigan ang desisyon

Related Words

stand
An action or state of being upright.
tindig

Slang Meanings

showing strength or bravery in front of others
Just stand your ground, don't let yourself lose face.
Patindigan na lang, huwag mong hayaang mawalan ka ng mukha.
to compete or keep up with
Who has the guts to stand up against me in this match?
Sino ang may lakas ng loob na makipagpatindigan sa akin sa laban na ito?
standing firm or backing down from an opinion or principle
You need to stand by your decision no matter what happens.
Kailangan mong patindigan ang iyong desisyon kahit anong mangyari.