Patindigin (en. To stand up)

/pa.tin.di.gin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or act of standing up from a lying or sitting position.
Make the children stand up so they can see the scene.
Patindigin mo ang mga bata upang makita nila ang eksena.
To give a directive to stand.
Stand the soldiers up for the general's speech.
Patindigin ang mga sundalo para sa talumpati ng heneral.
The process of lifting or raising something.
Stand the chairs up before the meeting.
Patindigin ang mga upuan bago ang pagtitipon.

Etymology

from the root 'tindig' meaning 'to stand' or 'to rise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stand firm in your convictions
Strengthen your resolve or courage.
Patindigin ang iyong kalooban
Stand up for oneself
Fight against life's challenges.
Patindigin ang sarili

Related Words

stand
A word that refers to the action of standing.
tindig
lift
Another way of saying to lift or to rise in something.
angat

Slang Meanings

like becoming manly or macho
You need to patindigin so you won't get stepped on in a fight!
Kailangan mo ng patindigin para hindi ka maapakan sa gulo!
to stand out or be unique among people
You should patindigin your outfit to be recognized at this event!
Dapat patindigin ang outfit mo para makilala sa event na ito!