Pinal (en. Pinned)

/pì.nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fastener or component used in various devices.
The student's final grade is high.
Ang pinal na grado ng tudenteng ito ay mataas.
verb
Indicates the act of placing or associating something in a specific location or situation.
He was pinned to a high position in the company.
Pinal siya sa isang mataas na pwesto sa kumpanya.

Etymology

From the root word 'pinasa' meaning performed or done for a purpose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

final decision
The final or ultimate decision regarding something.
pinal na desisyon

Related Words

pinais
The result of pinning down a situation or decision.
pinais

Slang Meanings

To prolong or extend something.
The teacher is pinaling my project.
Pina-pinal na ako ng teacher sa project ko.
Stand strong in a situation.
You can do it, you're just pinal, don't give up!
Kaya mo 'yan, pinal ka lang, huwag kang susuko!
To express feelings or intentions to someone.
I'm pinaling her to let her know I like her.
Pina-pinal ko na siya para malaman niya na gusto ko siya.