Paturnuhan (en. Turning point)

/paˈturnu.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A point or event where the direction of something or a situation changes.

Their conversation brought a turning point in their relationship.

Ang kanilang pag-uusap ay nagdulot ng paturnuhan sa kanilang relasyon.

The chance or opportunity to change one’s mind or decision.

The turning point shows that we should be open to new ideas.

Ipinapakita ng paturnuhan na dapat tayong maging bukas sa mga bagong ideya.

Root word: turnu (from the English word 'turn')

end of the past

The point where a shift occurs from past experiences.

pagtatapos ng nakaraan

change

The process of becoming different or a different level from one state to another.

pagbabago

direction

The path or route along which something or someone moves.

direksyon

Referring to focusing on certain items or people.

We've already had a paturnuhan, so we know what people are saying behind our backs.

Naka-paturnuhan na kami, kaya alam na namin 'yung mga pinagsasabi ng mga tao sa likod.

Giving attention to things that aren't really that important.

Well, you don't really need to pay attention to those small talks.

Eh, di mo naman kailangang paturnuhan 'yang mga small talks na 'yan.

Going around in circles with a person in a conversation.

Sometimes, in a paturnuhan, it becomes hard to get what you really want to say.

Minsan, sa paturnuhan nagiging mahirap makuha 'yung gusto mo talagang sabihin.