Tining (en. Tine)

/tiˈniŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A thin part of an object, usually related to being sharp or pointed.

The tine of the fork is necessary for eating.

Ang tining ng tinidor ay kinakailangan sa pagkain.

Part of an object used to grasp or hold other things.

The tines of the comb provide better grip.

Ang tining ng suklay ay nagbibigay ng mas mahusay na pagkakahawakan.

tines of life

The parts or aspects of life that provide substance or emotion.

tining ng buhay

horn

Part of animals that are sharp like deer or ducks, similar to tines.

sungay

Two-faced or showing two sides.

She acted like a tining, on one hand she was sweet, but on the other, she was bashing me.

Kumilos siya na parang tining, sa isang banda sweet siya, pero sa kabila, binabash niya ako.

First impression or presentation that looks good but isn't true.

Mark's presentation was beautiful, but the real tining is that he knows nothing about the topic.

Ang ganda ng presentation ni Mark, pero ang totoong tining ay wala siyang alam sa topic.