Onto in Tagalog

“Onto” in Tagalog can be translated as “sa ibabaw ng”, “patungo sa”, or “papunta sa” depending on the context. This preposition indicates movement toward a surface or position, or awareness of something. Let’s explore the nuances and usage of “onto” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Onto

[Definition]:

• Onto /ˈɒntuː/
• Preposition 1: Moving to a location on the surface of something.
• Preposition 2: Moving or being placed in a position of contact with something.
• Preposition 3: Aware of or understanding something, especially something hidden or not obvious.

[Synonyms] = Sa ibabaw ng, Patungo sa, Papunta sa, Sa, Tungo sa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She climbed onto the roof to fix the antenna.
• Ex1_PH: Umakyat siya sa ibabaw ng bubong upang ayusin ang antenna.
• Ex2_EN: The cat jumped onto the table during dinner.
• Ex2_PH: Tumalon ang pusa sa ibabaw ng mesa habang kumakain.
• Ex3_EN: Pour the sauce onto the pasta before serving.
• Ex3_PH: Ibuhos ang sarsa sa ibabaw ng pasta bago ihain.
• Ex4_EN: The police are onto the suspect’s whereabouts.
• Ex4_PH: Alam na ng pulisya ang kinaroroonan ng suspek (nakakaalam na ang pulisya tungkol sa kinaroroonan ng suspek).
• Ex5_EN: He stepped onto the stage with confidence.
• Ex5_PH: Sumakay siya sa ibabaw ng entablado nang may kumpiyansa.