punta
The Tagalog word for come is punta.
While the source pack translates punta as 'to come', in standard Tagalog, punta actually means 'to go'.
Meaning: to arrive, to appear (verb)
Which one should you use?
Halika is an informal way to say 'come' in Tagalog.
Did you know?
- The Tagalog word punta is a loanword from the Spanish punta, which originally meant 'point' or 'tip'.
- In Tagalog, the concept of 'going' and 'coming' is often distinguished by whether the focus is on the movement toward the speaker or away from them.
- Tagalog speakers often use punta to describe visiting a person, whereas English speakers distinguish between 'going to a place' and 'visiting a person'.
Examples in context
- Punta ka dito, bilis!Come quick!This sentence shows how to use punta to tell someone to come to a location quickly.Tatoeba #8660496 by artemio, translation #274037 by CM
- Punta ka sa Martes, kung posible.Come one Tuesday, if possible.This sentence uses punta to suggest a specific day to come.Tatoeba #5213931 by kanlaon, translation #5296455 by katalex
- Punta naman kayo sa bayan namin minsan.Please come to our town some day.This sentence uses punta to invite people to come to a town.Tatoeba #756265 by gracefully, translation #66347 by gracefully
Example conversation
Ricardo is inviting Maria to visit his new home.
- RicardoPunta ka sa bahay ko bukas.Come to my house tomorrow.
- MariaAnong oras ako dapat pumunta?What time should I come?
- RicardoPunta ka rito mga alas-dos ng hapon.Come here around two in the afternoon.
- MariaSige, punta ako sa oras na iyan.Okay, I will come at that time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries punta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
