Puntirya (en. Aim)

poon-tee-ryah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or goal that is focused on.
The aim of their project is to achieve a higher level of education.
Ang puntirya ng kanilang proyekto ay makamit ang mas mataas na antas ng edukasyon.
A specific intended result or action.
We should set a target for this month.
Dapat tayong magtakda ng puntirya para sa buwan na ito.
verb
The action of aiming at a goal or target.
Aim at the right position for shooting.
Puntiryahin mo ang tamang posisyon para sa pagbaril.

Etymology

from the word 'puntirya' which means target or aim in a contextual arrangement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has an aim
has a goal to achieve.
may puntirya

Related Words

aimed at
A word indicating the person or object being targeted.
tinutumbok
goal
Something desired or aspired to.
layunin

Slang Meanings

target
Go ahead, target that goal of yours in life.
Sige, puntirya mo na 'yang goal mo sa buhay.
favorite
It's okay, bro, I just want to target my favorite food.
Ayos lang, bez, puntirya ko lang 'yang paborito kong pagkain.
to achieve
You need to work hard to achieve your dreams.
Kailangan mong magtrabaho ng mabuti para puntirya mo 'yang mga pangarap mo.