Pintasan (en. Shortcut)
/pɪnˈta.san/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A shorter route used to reach a place.
We used a shortcut to arrive at school faster.
Gumamit kami ng pintasan upang mas mabilis na makararating sa paaralan.
An alternative route that speeds up travel.
The new shortcut helped reduce travel time.
Ang bagong pintasan ay nakatulong na mabawasan ang oras ng paglalakbay.
A chosen direction to avoid the usual route.
He shared what he knows about the shortcut with his classmates.
Ibinahagi niya ang kanyang nalalaman tungkol sa pintasan sa mga kaklase.
Etymology
Derived from 'pinta' and 'san' (pure or path).
Common Phrases and Expressions
shortcut in life
Ways or steps to achieve success more quickly.
pintasan sa buhay
Related Words
pathway
A place or route where one can travel or pass through.
daanan
direction
The path or route towards a specific location.
direksyon
Slang Meanings
shortcut or shorter route
Let's take a shortcut so we can get to the party faster!
Gumawa tayo ng pintasan para mas mabilis tayong makakapunta sa party!
quick solution
Don't worry, I have a shortcut for your problem!
Huwag kang mag-alala, may pintasan ako para sa problema mo!
easy way
He said there’s a shortcut to studying, but it’s really not effective.
Sabi niya, may pintasan daw sa pag-aaral, pero di talaga effective.