Punto (en. Point)

poon-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A unit that expresses value in games or scores.

He scored three points in the game.

Nakakuha siya ng tatlong puntos sa laro.

Refers to a specific place or statement.

His argument has a good point.

Ang kanyang argumento ay may magandang punto.

A mark or symbol used to represent an idea or number.

She placed a point at the end of the sentence.

Naglagay siya ng isang punto sa dulo ng pangungusap.

Linguists observe that this word originates from the Spanish word 'punto.'

no point

no meaning or purpose

wala nang punto

point of debate

main issues or arguments in a discussion

punto ng debate

comparison

The process of assessing the similarities and differences of things.

paghahambing

argument

A statement that provides reasons to support an opinion.

argumento

point of view

You should also appreciate others' points, not just yours.

Dapat mo ring pahalagahan ang punto ng iba, hindi lang sa'yo.

that's it!

That's it! I don't want to argue here anymore.

Punto na! Ayoko na makipagtalo dito.

nitpicking

It seems like everything is just nitpicking in this situation.

Parang nagiging punto-punto na lang ang lahat ng sitwasyon.

has a point

You have a point in what you said, but you didn't answer the question.

May punto ka sa sinabi mo, pero hindi mo rin nasagot ang tanong.

unreachable point

You're right, I can't target you anymore because it's an unreachable point.

Tama ka, 'di na kita pwedeng tirsuhin dahil sa awal na punto.