EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to be taught; to be disciplined...
to hurl; to throw with force...
to guard; to watch over...
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/ma-tu-RU-an/
FIL: Ang makatanggap ng turo o aral; ang mapasunod sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo o pagdidisiplina.
EN: to be able to be taught; to be disciplined
This is what parents hope for their kids. "Sana **maturuan** na ng leksyon ang batang 'yan." It means someone is teachable or can be disciplined. It's the opposite of "matigas ang ulo" (hard-headed). It's the goal of every training, seminar, or "sermon" from your lola. It's not just about teaching, but about the lesson actually *landing* and sticking.
ma- (potential prefix) + turo (to teach) + -an (locative/benefactive suffix)
ROOT MEANING: teaching; instruction; pointer
Can mean simply "to be taught something" or carry the stronger connotation of "to be taught a lesson" or "to be disciplined."
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🇵🇭 Mahirap maturuan ang isang taong sarado ang isip.
🇺🇸 It's difficult to teach a person who is close-minded.
🇵🇭 Pagkatapos ng insidente, sana'y maturuan na siya ng leksyon.
🇺🇸 After the incident, hopefully he will finally be taught a lesson.
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