Paturuan (en. Teaching)

/pa-tu-'ru-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A transitive verb meaning to impart knowledge or skills to others.
I want to teach the children proper behavior.
Nais kong paturuan ang mga bata ng tamang asal.
To convey the process of teaching.
Teach each student about their rights.
Paturuan ang bawat mag-aaral tungkol sa kanilang mga karapatan.
An act of explaining or connecting information.
We need to teach them the meaning of words.
Dapat nating paturuan sila ng mga pero at kahulugan ng mga salita.

Etymology

From the root word 'turo' meaning 'to teach' combined with the prefix 'pa-' and infix 'u'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will teach you
Offering to teach someone.
Paturuan kita

Related Words

teach
The process of teaching or imparting knowledge.
turo
teacher
A person who imparts knowledge or skills.
guro

Slang Meanings

Alright, go ahead and teach me.
Teach me already, I really want to learn.
Paturuan mo na ako, gusto ko na talagang matuto.
Tired of your own ideas.
I might ask others to teach me, I'm kind of tired of my own ideas.
Baka paturuan na ako sa mga ibang tao, parang sawa na ako sa sarili kong idea.
I also want to learn from others.
That's why I want to be taught in a different class, for a change.
Kaya gusto kong paturuan sa ibang klase, para iba naman.