Pumunteriya (en. Aiming)
/puˈmun.tɛ.ri.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of aiming at a specific goal or target.
We need to aim well to achieve our goals.
Kailangan nating pumunteriya nang mabuti upang makuha ang ating mga layunin.
The process of selecting and focusing on a particular thing.
Aiming in her studies led her to success.
Ang pumunteriya sa kanyang pag-aaral ay nagdala sa kanya sa tagumpay.
Bringing attention to another thing or person.
Aiming at the details is important in his job.
Ang pumunteriya sa mga detalye ay mahalaga sa kanyang trabaho.
Etymology
from the word 'punteriya', meaning aim or target.
Common Phrases and Expressions
aim in the right direction
focus on a correct goal or route
pumunteriya sa tamang direksyon
Related Words
effort
The continuous effort to achieve a goal.
pagsusumikap
focus
The process of emphasizing a thing or information.
pagtutok
Slang Meanings
to make up stories or situations just to get attention
She made a lot of stories on social media just to get famous.
Ang dami niyang pumunteriya sa social media para sumikat.
drama or shows on the internet that are overly sensational
I don't like those attention-grabbing vloggers, they're too over the top.
Ayaw ko na sa mga pumunteriya na vloggers, sobrang OA na.