EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to have someone represent; to embody...
to like something; to choose to want...
to crumple; to tangle; to mess up...
Pang-uri
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/pa-ka-ta-WA-nin/
FIL: Ang pag-atas sa isang tao na maging kinatawan para sa isang grupo o indibidwal; ang pagsasakatawan sa isang ideya o konsepto.
EN: to have someone represent; to embody
When you're chosen for the group report because you're the only one who can speak straight English. You are being asked to 'pakatawanin' the group. It's being the designated champion, the tribute, the face of the brand (or the barkada). It's a lot of pressure, like being the only one who knows how to order for everyone at a restaurant.
`pa-` (causative prefix) + `katawan` (body) + `-in` (object-focus suffix). Literally, 'to make someone be the body (of something).'
This is the verb form related to 'kinatawan' (representative).
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🇵🇭 Sino ang ipapakatawan natin sa darating na pagpupulong?
🇺🇸 Who will we have represent us in the upcoming meeting?
🇵🇭 Si Dr. Jose Rizal ay sinasabing pinakatawan ang diwa ng pagka-Pilipino.
🇺🇸 Dr. Jose Rizal is said to have embodied the spirit of being Filipino.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.