Patunghayin (en. To direct)

/patuɲˈɡahin/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb that indicates the action of directing or guiding something towards a specific goal.

Direct your attention to the important details.

Patunghayin mo ang iyong atensyon sa mga mahalagang detalye.

The act of linking a person or thing to a particular matter or event.

The teacher needs to direct the students to their lessons.

Kailangan ng guro na patunghayin ang mga estudyante sa kanilang mga aralin.

from the word 'tunguhing', meaning 'direction' or 'goal'.

direct the way

indicate the correct direction or path to be taken.

patunghayin ang daan

goal

a common verbal form of linking to a purpose or direction.

tunguhing

to make someone laugh or to make someone happy

Make ate laugh already, she’s kind even when she’s sad.

Patunghayin mo naman si ate, mabait parin siya kahit malungkot.

to boost someone's confidence

You need to encourage her before she gets on stage.

Kinakailangan mo siyang patunghayin bago siya sumampa sa stage.