pumunta
/pumunˈta/
To go in Tagalog is pumunta. Wiktionary also lists magpunta.
Meaning: to move through space (especially from one place to another) (verb)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| pumunta | /pumunˈta/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| magpunta | /maɡpunˈta/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The verb is used to describe moving through space, especially from one place to another. It is typically used when the movement is directed toward a specific destination or person.
Which one should you use?
The form pumunta is an actor-focus verb, whereas puntaan would be a location-focus verb.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form pumunta represents the completed aspect (past tense). The form magpunta represents the imperfective or contemplative aspect (ongoing or future).
How do you pronounce it?
/pumunˈta/
Did you know?
- The verb pumunta uses the infix -um-, a grammatical feature of the Austronesian language family that inserts a syllable inside the root word to change its focus.
- The root word punta is also used in Tagalog to mean 'tip' or 'extremity', such as the 'punta ng daliri' (tip of the finger).
- In a polite request to 'go' somewhere, a speaker will often add the particle po to the sentence, as the verb alone can sound too blunt or demanding to an elder.
Examples in context
- Pumunta po sa banko.Please go to the bank.The sentence is useful for seeing how to use pumunta in a polite request.Tatoeba #10625575 by dyuuuuuuuuls, translation #18441 by CK
- Gusto kong pumunta roon.I want to go there.The sentence shows how to express a desire using pumunta.Tatoeba #1786822 by nonong, translation #2011409 by CK
- Saan ka pumunta kahapon?Where did you go yesterday?The sentence demonstrates how to ask a question about a past action using pumunta.Tatoeba #8666043 by England, translation #63281 by CK
- Pumunta ako sa palengke.I went to the market.
- Pumunta sila sa simbahan.They went to the church.
- Sige, aalis na ako.Okay, I'll go now.
- Sige, sama ka sa amin.Okay, come with us.
- Lumakad ka papunta doon.You walk there.
- Tumakbo tayo!Let's run!
- Sumama ka sa amin.Come along with us.
- Mamasyal kami bukas.We will go for a stroll tomorrow.
- 153 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jose and Christina are discussing their plans for the afternoon.
- ChristinaPumunta ka ba sa palengke?Did you go to the market?
- JoseOo, pumunta ako roon kanina.Yes, I went there earlier.
- ChristinaSana pumunta rin ako.I wish I went too.
- JosePumunta na lang tayo mamaya.Let's just go later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go” translations and entries pumunta, magpunta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
