Tinatlo (en. Thrice)
/tina.tlo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to an action performed by a person done three times.
He repeated his training thrice to become more skilled.
Tinatlo niya ang kanyang pagsasanay upang mas maging mahusay.
It expresses that a person or thing was performed or done three times.
He was tested thrice in his examination.
Siya ay tinatlo sa kanyang mga pagsubok sa pagsusulit.
Etymology
Derived from the root 'tatlo' meaning 'three times' or 'repeated again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thrice done
A way to refer to something that happened three times.
tinatlo na
Related Words
three
The number that follows two and precedes four.
tatlo
Slang Meanings
packed up all belongings
He already tinatlo his things, constantly packing at home.
Nag-tinatlo na siya ng mga gamit niya, panay ang pack sa bahay.
gathering things to leave
He is tinatlo already, it seems like he's really going to leave.
Nagtinatlo na siya, mukhang aalis na talaga siya.
packing or organizing things
Before the vacation, I already tinatlo my clothes.
Bago magbakasyon, tinatlo ko na ang mga damit ko.