Patunguhin (en. To address)

/pah-toong-'hi-n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action aimed at communicating or interacting.
We need to address the issues in the next meeting.
Kailangan nating patunguhin ang mga isyu sa susunod na pagpupulong.
Giving consideration or recognition to a person or thing.
You should address all those who contributed to the project.
Dapat mong patunguhin ang lahat ng nag-aambag sa proyekto.
The act of identifying a person or group for a specific purpose.
He addressed the team to discuss the plan.
Nagpatunguhin siya sa mga kasamahan upang talakayin ang plano.

Etymology

root words: 'patung' and suffix '-hin'

Common Phrases and Expressions

address the message
to convey information or ideas to a person or group
patunguhin ang mensahe
address the issue
to tackle problems or challenges
patunguhin ang suliranin

Related Words

speech
The act of expressing thoughts or information.
pagsasalita
communication
The process of sending and receiving information.
komunikasyon

Slang Meanings

Suddenly became tall.
He ate so much that his body suddenly became taller.
Sobrang kumain siya kaya patunguhin ang mga katawan niya.
Became prominent or noticeable.
His attitude became noticeable when he got new clothes.
Parang patunguhin ang ugali niya nang nagkaroon siya ng bagong damit.
Started to hold himself in high regard.
Now, he holds others in lower regard since he succeeded.
Ngayon, patunguhin na ang tingin niya sa iba simula nang magtagumpay.