Punta (en. Point)
/ˈpun.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or end of an object that ends in a sharp form.
The tip of the pencil is sharp.
Ang punta ng lapis ay matulis.
A direction or location referred to.
Do you know where the destination of the town is?
Alam mo ba kung saan ang punta ng bayan?
An opportunity to point out or express an idea.
He gave a good point in his speech.
Nagbigay siya ng magandang punta sa kanyang talumpati.
Etymology
Tagalog
Common Phrases and Expressions
let's go to
Calling people to head to a particular place.
punta tayo sa
tip of the finger
The end and where the finger finishes.
punta ng daliri
Related Words
passage
A route or entrance to a location.
lagusan
run
A way of moving from one place to another.
takbo
Slang Meanings
Bravery
His courage to go outside the house even though it was dark is remarkable!
Ang punta niya sa labas ng bahay kahit madilim, sobrang lakas ng loob!
Always present
These guys are champions, they're always there at the games!
Champion talaga ang mga to, lagi silang punta sa palaro!
Going here and there
He has been going around so much, he didn't get home right away!
Ang dami ng punta niya, hindi na siya nakauwi agad!
To happen
I hope the outcome of this will be good for everyone!
Sana ang punta nito ay maganda para sa lahat!