Pumuntirya (en. To aim)

/pu.ɪn.ti.rjɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of pointing or focusing on a target.
You need to aim correctly to win the game.
Kailangan mong pumuntirya ng tama upang manalo sa laro.
The intention focused on a specific object or person.
He aimed for a higher score on his exam.
Pumuntirya siya ng mas mataas na marka sa kanyang pagsusulit.
The process of targeting a specific outcome.
Aim for your personal goals.
Pumuntirya ka sa iyong mga personal na layunin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aim for success
strive towards success
pumuntirya sa tagumpay
aim higher
aspire for better results
pumuntirya ng mas mataas

Related Words

target
The goal or target that is focused on.
puntirya
purpose
A specific thing that one aims to achieve.
layunin

Slang Meanings

to throw shade or make an incorrect accusation
The shade you're throwing at me isn't even true.
Ang pumuntirya mo sa akin ay hindi naman totoo.
to slip up or fail to do what is needed
You slipped up on the exam, that’s why you didn't score anything.
Pumuntirya ka sa exam, kaya wala kang nakuha.
to instigate a conflict
Why are you starting that? We’ll end up in trouble.
Bakit ka pumuntirya ng ganyan? Magkakaroon tayo ng gulo.