ginto na
/ɡinˈtoʔ na/word by word
The Tagalog phrase for 'golden' or 'made of gold' is ginto na. If unsure, use ginto na. Wiktionary also lists gintong.
Meaning: made of gold, golden (adj)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| ginto na | /ɡinˈtoʔ na/ (Standard Tagalog, word by word) |
| gintong |
These terms are used as adjectives to describe something that is made of the precious metal gold or has a golden color. For the element itself (Au), you would use ginto, while the specific color symbol is kulay ginto.
Which one should you use?
While ginto na is the standard form, gintong is a contracted version used specifically when the adjective directly precedes a noun.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gintong is a contraction of ginto na that is used in sentences when the adjective is placed immediately before the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡinˈtoʔ na/
Did you know?
- One theory suggests ginto comes from the Hokkien word for 'piloncitos', which were tiny, pea-sized gold nuggets used as currency in early Philippine history.
- In Tagalog, gold is often associated with the concept of 'pure heart' or 'kindness' through the metaphorical use of pusong ginto for a 'heart of gold'.
- The particle na in the phrase is a widespread feature across the Philippines, appearing in almost all major languages like Cebuano and Hiligaynon.
Examples in context
- Nakakuha ako ng medalya sa paligsahan. Yari ito sa ginto!I won a medal in the competition. It's made of gold!
- Ang paghihirap ay nagiging ginto sa dulo.Hard work turns into gold in the end.
Example conversation
Christina and Mark are looking at jewelry in a store.
- ChristinaTingnan mo itong kuwintas, ginto na ba ito?Look at this necklace, is it made of gold?
- MarkOo, ginto na talaga ang materyales niyan.Yes, the material is really made of gold.
- ChristinaNapakaganda nito para sa aking nanay.This is very beautiful for my mother.
- MarkSiguradong magugustuhan niya iyan, Christina.I'm sure she will like that, Christina.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gold” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ginto, na) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ginto, na, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
