Pomentuhan (en. Empowerment)

/pomen.tu.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of giving power or responsibility to a person or group.
Empowerment is important for community development.
Ang pomentuhan ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng komunidad.
The ability and skills to control one’s own destiny.
Through education, she achieved empowerment in her life.
Sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon, nakamit niya ang pomentuhan sa kanyang buhay.
Building confidence and hope in one’s own abilities.
Empowerment programs help increase the confidence of young people.
Ang mga programa ng pomentuhan ay nakakatulong sa pagtaas ng tiwala ng mga kabataan.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'pomen' referring to a concrete object or aspect

Common Phrases and Expressions

women's empowerment
The process of giving power and support to women.
pomentuhan ng kababaihan

Related Words

empower
The granting of power or ability to a person or group.
empower
awareness
The knowledge or understanding of social issues that motivate empowerment.
awareness

Slang Meanings

Gathering or having a joyful get-together.
Our pomentuhan is tomorrow! Janna and Mike will be there for the fun.
Bukas ang pomentuhan natin! Nandiyan si Janna at si Mike para sa saya.
Gathering of friends for enjoyment.
There's always a pomentuhan at Paul's house every weekend.
Laging may pomentuhan sa bahay ni Paul tuwing weekend.
Chill or relax with friends.
Come join the pomentuhan later, it's just a chill time.
Sama ka na sa pomentuhan mamaya, chill lang 'to.