Pukto (en. Puke)

/ˈpuk.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A specific location or position.

I saw the point where the river emerges from the mountain.

Nakita ko ang pukto kung saan ang ilog ay lumalabas sa kabundukan.

Relation or connection between two or more things.

The point of understanding is important in a good relationship.

Mahalaga ang pukto ng pagkakaunawaan sa isang maayos na relasyon.

A level of something, often used in discussions or arguments.

We should discuss this point in our debate.

Dapat nating talakayin ang pukto na ito sa ating debate.

From the Spanish word 'punto', meaning 'point' or 'location'.

start from the point

start a discussion or activity from a specific location or idea.

magsimula mula sa pukto

location

A specific place or position.

lokasyon

consideration

Understanding or reflecting on a particular point in a discussion.

pagsasaalang-alang

About saying goodbye or a temporary departure.

I'm leaving now, I have an appointment later.

Pukto na ako, may lakad na ako mamaya.

Said as 'you messed up' when someone makes a mistake or gets confused about something.

You messed up with that question, that's not the answer!

Pukto ka sa tanong na yan, hindi yan ang sagot!

Refers to something sudden or unexpected that happens.

That's fine, it's just a hiccup, we can handle it!

Ayos lang yan, pukto lang yan, kaya natin yan!