Pinagmulatan (en. Origin)

pi-nag-mu-la-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Place or situation where a thought or idea originated.
The origin of their debate was a long-standing issue in society.
Ang pinagmulatan ng kanilang debate ay isang matagal nang isyu sa lipunan.
Source or basis of something.
The origin of her fear was the bad experiences she had when she was a child.
Ang pinagmulatan ng kanyang takot ay ang mga karanasang hindi maganda noong siya'y bata.
The initial starting point of a process or event.
The origin of this project is the assessment of community needs.
Ang pinagmulatan ng proyektong ito ay ang pagsusuri ng mga pangangailangan ng komunidad.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'muwat' meaning 'to rise' or 'to start'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

origin of an idea
The beginning of an idea or thought.
pinagmulatan ng ideya
source of the problem
Refers to the reason for a problem.
pinagmulan ng problema

Related Words

rise
Root word meaning to rise or start.
muwat
beginning
The first step or action towards a goal.
pagsimula

Slang Meanings

source of lessons or experiences
Here in our barangay, the folk tales are a source of many lessons.
Dito sa barangay namin, ang mga kwentong bayan ay pinagmulatan ng maraming aral.
source that builds one's identity
His past experiences are the foundation of his principles in life.
Yung mga nakaraan niya ay pinagmulatan ng kanyang mga prinsipyo sa buhay.
source of inspiration
His family is the source of his dream to succeed.
Ang kanyang pamilya ang pinagmulatan ng kanyang pangarap na magtagumpay.