Tumuon (en. To head towards)

/tuˈmuon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move towards a specific direction or location.
He headed east after dinner.
Tumuon siya sa silangan pagkatapos ng hapunan.
To decide to go to a particular place.
They headed to school for their class.
Tumuon sila sa paaralan para sa kanilang klase.
To lead or direct towards a specific direction.
The animals headed to the river because of the heat.
Tumuon ang mga hayop sa ilog dahil sa init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

headed in the right direction
to choose the right direction or decision in life.
tumuon sa tamang landas

Related Words

direction
A line or path that points to a location or destination.
direksyon
path
A way that can be taken or followed.
landas

Slang Meanings

to listen to or follow someone
Listen to kuya because he knows about this battle.
Tumuon ka kay kuya, kasi siya ang may alam sa giyera na 'to.
to love or care for someone
You should care for the people around you because they are your family.
Dapat mong tumuon sa mga tao sa paligid mo, kasi sila ang iyong pamilya.
to focus or hone in on something
You need to focus on studying to pass the exam.
Kailangan mong tumuon sa pag-aaral para makapasa ka sa exam.