Pintahan (en. Indication)

/pinˈtahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An item used as a sign or marker.

The indication was used to show the correct direction.

Ginamit ang pintahan upang ipakita ang tamang direksyon.

An action of giving information through signs.

The indication is important for understanding the message.

Ang pintahan ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng mensahe.

Formation of signals or symbols that convey meaning.

The indications are often used in maps.

Ang mga pintahan ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga mapa.

Root word: 'pinta' meaning 'mark' or 'signal'.

road signs

Signs or signals on the road.

pintahan ng daan

markers on a map

Marks that show locations on a map.

pintahan sa mapa

pinta

Commonly used word for marks.

pinta

identification

Action of identifying or pointing out something.

pagtukoy

The term 'pintahan' means 'to give a signal or cue in a scenario'.

Give me a signal for what you want to do later.

Pintahan mo ako kung anong gusto mong gawin mamaya.

In slang, this can also refer to 'organizing' or 'sorting' of things.

Organize the books before we pack them up.

Pintahan mo ang mga libro bago natin iligpit.