Pundi (en. Pouch)

/ˈpundi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small container or pocket typically used to store items.
Maria used the pouch to put her money.
Ang pundi ay ginamit ni Maria upang ilagay ang kanyang pera.
Can refer to a part of an animal's body, such as the pouch in a kangaroo.
The kangaroo has a pouch where it carries its young.
Ang kanggaro ay may pundi kung saan ito nag-iimbak ng kanyang mga supling.

Etymology

Derived from the root of High Jewel or Gold referring to a form of fluids.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pouch of gold
Container for valuable items or wealth.
pundi ng ginto

Related Words

foundation
The base or support of a building.
pundasyon

Slang Meanings

to fix one's life
You need to pundi on things that are no longer helpful to you.
Kailangan mo nang pundi sa mga bagay na hindi na nakakatulong sa'yo.
sorting out personal situations
He's serious about pundi, he wants to find a job.
Seryoso na siya sa pundi, gusto na niyang makahanap ng trabaho.
to reorganize or refocus
There are too many distractions, I need to pundi first.
Ang dami ng distractions, kailangan ko munang magpundi.