Paturo (en. Teach)

pa-tu-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to teach or show something to another person.
Teach me the right way of cooking.
Paturo ako sa iyo ng tamang paraan ng pagluluto.
To be a guide or help for someone to learn something.
The teacher is instructive to the students in their assignments.
Ang guro ay paturo sa mga estudyante sa kanilang mga takdang-aralin.

Etymology

The term 'paturo' comes from the root word 'turo' which means to point or to show.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ask the teacher for help
consulting or asking for help from the teacher.
paturo sa guro
to ask for guidance
the action of requesting to be taught or shown something.
magpaturo

Related Words

point
A root word that refers to the act of pointing or showing.
turo
to teach
A word meaning to instruct or train another person.
turuan

Slang Meanings

Point-and-point, like a pick-up meal, fast food.
Marco said, 'Let's go to the paturo, it's delicious and quick!'.
Sabi ni Marco, 'Doon tayo sa paturo, masarap at mabilis!'.
Teach, for kids, shows direction or instruction.
Sister taught the kids how to read.
Nag-paturo si ate sa mga bata kung paano magbasa.