Tumuro (en. To teach)

/tuˈmuɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of providing knowledge or information.
He is teaching the students about history.
Siya ay tumuturo sa mga estudyante tungkol sa kasaysayan.
The act of showing something to another person.
He pointed his finger at the map.
Tumuro siya ng daliri patungo sa mapa.
Giving direction or guidance.
The teacher pointed out the correct way to answer the exam.
Tumuro ang guro sa wastong paraan ng pagsagot sa pagsusulit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pointing directions
giving correct direction or guidance
tumuro ng direksyon
pointing to the correct answer
provided the correct information
tumuro sa tamang sagot

Related Words

teaching
A noun referring to the process of teaching or giving information.
turo
to teach
A verb meaning to perform the action of teaching.
magturo

Slang Meanings

To help
Help me with my homework, it's so hard!
Tumuro ka naman sa homework ko, sobrang hirap!
Pointing with a hand or finger
He pointed at me to show where the restaurant is.
Tumuro siya sa akin para ipakita kung nasaan yung restaurant.
To give directions
He pointed out how to get to the mall.
Tumuro siya kung paano pumunta sa mall.