Point in Tagalog

“Point” in Tagalog is “Punto” – a term with multiple meanings including a specific location, a sharp end, a unit of scoring, or the main idea of something. Explore the various translations and uses of this versatile word in Filipino below.

[Words] = Point

[Definition]

• Point /pɔɪnt/
• Noun 1: A sharp or tapered end of a tool, weapon, or other object.
• Noun 2: A particular spot, place, or position in an area or on a map, object, or surface.
• Noun 3: A single item or detail in an extended discussion, list, or text.
• Noun 4: A unit of scoring in a game or sport.
• Verb 1: To direct someone’s attention to something by extending one’s finger or a pointed object.
• Verb 2: To indicate a particular direction, position, or fact.

[Synonyms] = Punto, Dulo (tip/end), Tuktok (tip), Lugar (place/location), Isyu (issue/matter), Marka (score), Ituro (to point)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The needle has a very sharp point at the end.
• Ex1_PH: Ang karayom ay may napakatalas na dulo sa tuktok.
• Ex2_EN: What is the main point of your argument?
• Ex2_PH: Ano ang pangunahing punto ng iyong argumento?
• Ex3_EN: Our team scored twenty points in the first half.
• Ex3_PH: Ang aming koponan ay nakakuha ng dalawampung puntos sa unang kalahati.
• Ex4_EN: She pointed at the map to show where we should go.
• Ex4_PH: Itinuro niya ang mapa upang ipakita kung saan tayo dapat pumunta.
• Ex5_EN: At this point in time, we need to make a decision.
• Ex5_PH: Sa puntong ito ng panahon, kailangan nating gumawa ng desisyon.