EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to use as a pattern; to model after...
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FIL: Isang baryasyon ng 'padronin'. Gamitin bilang isang huwaran, modelo, o gabay sa paggawa ng isang bagay na katulad.
EN: to use as a pattern; to model after
This is the 'sound it out' version of 'padronin'. Same meaning: to use something as a template or pattern. It's the 'pwede na 'yan' spelling, but everyone gets what you mean. The more formal people might correct you to 'padronin'.
From 'padron' (pattern, from Spanish 'padrón') + '-in' (object-focus suffix). A common phonetic spelling of 'padronin'.
A common colloquial spelling and pronunciation variant of 'padronin'. While widely understood, 'padronin' is considered the more standard form.
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🇵🇭 Sabi ng sastre, kaya niyang padrunin ang anumang istilo.
🇺🇸 The tailor said he can use as a pattern any style.
🇵🇭 Gusto mo bang padrunin natin itong plano?" tanong niya.
🇺🇸 Do you want us to model our plan after this?" he asked.
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