Patingsakati (en. Zone of influence)

/pa.ting.sa.ka.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or territory where a person or group has influence or control.

His area of influence extends to neighboring areas.

Ang kanyang patingsakati ay abot hanggang sa mga karatig pook.

business zone of influence

The influence of a business in a particular market.

patingsakati ng negosyo

political zone of influence

The power of a person or party in a specific political area.

patingsakati sa politika

knowledge

The state of having information or understanding in a particular field.

kaalaman

power

The ability or right to make decisions or cause something to happen.

kapangyarihan

Very angry

He got really mad when I smashed his cellphone.

Nagalit siya nang patingsakati ako sa kanyang cellphone.

Constant resentment

No matter what you do, he still looks at you with constant resentment.

Kahit anong gawin mo, patingsakati pa rin ang tingin niya sa iyo.

Stressed out

There are so many chores today, I'm so stressed out!

Sobrang daming gawaing bahay ngayon, patingsakati na ako!