EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
sharpening; assessment...
pamphlet; flyer; brochure...
pomade; hair wax...
Pang-uri
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/pag-TA-sa/
FIL: Ang proseso ng pagpapatalas sa isang bagay, tulad ng kutsilyo o lapis. Sa makabagong gamit, tumutukoy rin ito sa pagtataya o ebalwasyon ng kaalaman o kasanayan.
EN: sharpening; assessment
This word has two lives. On one hand, it's the old-school `pagtasa` ng itak bago ka mag-ani sa bukid. On the other hand, it’s the very modern, DepEd-style `pagtasa` (assessment) of your skills. So whether you're sharpening a pencil for an exam or taking the exam itself, you're dealing with `pagtasa`. One sharpens a blade, the other sharpens the mind (or gives you a headache).
From `pag-` (verbal noun prefix) + `tasa` (to sharpen). The meaning 'assessment' is a modern semantic extension, likening evaluation to the honing of skills or knowledge.
ROOT MEANING: cup
The meaning depends heavily on context, distinguishing between the physical act of sharpening and the abstract act of evaluation. The latter is common in education and corporate settings.
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🇵🇭 Kailangan ng pagtasa ang mga kutsilyo sa kusina.
🇺🇸 The kitchen knives need sharpening.
🇵🇭 Ang National Achievement Test ay isang paraan ng pagtasa sa mga mag-aaral.
🇺🇸 The National Achievement Test is a method of assessment for students.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.