Puon (en. Source)

/pu.on/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Source or place from which something originated.
The river is the source of their drinking water.
Ang ilog ang puon ng kanilang tubig-inumin.
Beginning or origin of a system or event.
The source of the project began last month.
Ang puon ng proyekto ay naganap noong nakaraang buwan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'pueblo' relating to communities.

Common Phrases and Expressions

source of life
Beginning of a person's life or livelihood.
puon ng buhay

Related Words

defense
A way of protecting from danger.
depensa

Slang Meanings

trials or hardships being experienced
Life in the city is full of struggles, but we can handle this.
Ang buhay sa siyudad, punung-puno ng puon, pero kayang-kaya natin 'to.
pain caused by failure
He felt pain when he couldn't pass the exam.
Nakatanggap siya ng puon nang hindi siya makapasa sa exam.
helpless or at a loss
When he faced his teacher, he was helpless with fear.
Nang makaharap niya ang kanyang guro, puon siya sa takot.