Pinagdahunan (en. Source)

[pinag-da-hu-nan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or thing that originates a specific knowledge or idea.
These arts are derived from a deep culture.
Ang mga sining na ito ay pinagdahunan ng malalim na kultura.
Point of origin or basis of a process or event.
His memories became the source of his story.
Ang kanyang mga alaala ang naging pinagdahunan ng kanyang kwento.
An entity that provides knowledge or information.
Many books are sources for scholars.
Maraming mga libro ang pinagdahunan ng mga iskolar.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dahon', referring to leaves or sources of information.

Common Phrases and Expressions

source of knowledge
The place or thing from which information is derived.
pinagdahunan ng kaalaman

Related Words

leaf
A part of a plant that is typically flat and green.
dahon
knowledge
Information or skills acquired through experience or education.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

Where are you from?
Where were you raised?
Saan ka pinagdahunan? (Where were you raised?)
Origin
Do you know my grandfather's origin?
Alam mo ba ang pinagdahunan ng lolo ko? (Do you know my grandfather's origin?)