Tumagudtod (en. To indicate)
/tu-ma-gu-dtod/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning 'to point out' or 'to emphasize' something.
The teacher indicated the more important parts of the lesson.
Ang guro ay tumagudtod sa mga higit na mahahalagang bahagi ng aralin.
A verb that shows the act of arranging or expressing.
The reporter indicated social issues in her report.
Ang reporter ay tumagudtod sa mga isyu sa lipunan sa kanyang ulat.
A verb that requires a direct object that refers to the indicated thing.
He should indicate the correct information in his presentation.
Dapat tumagudtod siya ng tamang impormasyon sa kanyang presentasyon.
Etymology
From the root word 'gudtod' meaning 'to help' or 'to accentuate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to indicate the truth
to point towards the truth or reality.
tumagudtod sa katotohanan
Related Words
confused
Meaning lacking certainty or confusion about something.
naguguluhan
teaching
The process of imparting information or knowledge.
pagtuturo
Slang Meanings
scattered or dumped various things
The tumagudtod on the road caused a huge traffic jam!
Ang tumagudtod sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng malaking traffic!
gathering of people or things in one place
My friends all tumagudtod at my house for the party.
Ang mga kaibigan ko ay tumagudtod sa bahay ko para sa party.
sharing or spilling food
We tumagudtod pizza and chips while watching a movie.
Tumagudtod kami ng pizza at chips habang nanonood ng sine.