Pindutin (en. To press)
/pinˈdu.tin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action in which something is pushed or pressed.
Press the button to start the machine.
Pindutin mo ang pindutan upang simulan ang makina.
The process of applying force to an object.
You need to press the screen for a long time to change options.
Kailangan mong pindutin nang matagal ang screen para magpalit ng mga opsyon.
The act of directing force towards an object.
Press this link to access the document.
Pindutin ang link na ito upang ma-access ang dokumento.
Etymology
from the word 'pindot', meaning 'to press'
Common Phrases and Expressions
press play
to start a video or sound
pindutin ang play
press stop
to stop a video or sound
pindutin ang stop
Related Words
press
The act of pressing or pushing something.
pindot
button
An object that you can press, such as a button or switch.
pindutan
Slang Meanings
Press or tap (on a button or screen)
Just press the icon on your phone.
Pindutin mo lang yung icon sa phone mo.
To purposely push or persist on something
Just go for it, you won't lose anything.
Pindutin mo na 'yan, walang mawawala sa'yo.
To charge in or take action
Let's get into the fight, we'll find out who’s who!
Pindutin na ang laban, magkakaalaman na!