Pinanggalingan (en. Origin)

/pinang-galingan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Place or thing from which a person or thing originates.

His origin is a small town in the north.

Ang kanyang pinanggalingan ay isang maliit na bayan sa hilaga.

Source or root cause of an event.

We should determine the origin of the issue before making a decision.

Dapat nating alamin ang pinanggalingan ng isyu bago tayo magdesisyon.

History or events contributing to the existence of something.

The origin of this tradition has developed over long decades.

Ang pinanggalingan ng tradisyong ito ay mahabang dekada nang umuusbong.

from the origin

Refers to the place where a person or thing comes from.

mula sa pinanggalingan

skill

This term refers to a person's ability or talent.

galing

source

This is a synonym that also refers to the place or thing of origin.

pinagmulan

source or origin

What is the source of this news?

Ano bang pinanggalingan ng balitang ito?

background or history

We need to know the background of the people in the group.

Kailangan nating alamin ang pinanggalingan ng mga tao sa grupo.

roots or heritage

Sometimes, it's important to know the roots of our race.

Minsan, mahalaga ring malaman ang pinanggalingan ng ating lahi.