pagniniting
The English word 'knitting' is translated into Tagalog as pagniniting.
pagniniting refers to the activity and the process of knitting.
Meaning: activity and process of knitting (noun)
Did you know?
- Because knitting is not a traditional indigenous craft in the Philippines, the term pagniniting is used far less frequently than terms for weaving, such as paghahabi.
- The root of the word pagniniting is essentially the English word 'knit', transformed by the Tagalog prefix pag- and the reduplication of the first syllable of the root.
- While pagniniting specifically refers to knitting, Filipinos often use the general term pagtatahi, meaning 'sewing', to describe various needle-and-thread crafts.
Example conversation
Jose and Angela are talking about their free time.
- JoseAno ang ginagawa mo kapag libreng oras?What do you do during your free time?
- AngelaNag-aaral ako ng pagniniting ngayon.I am learning knitting now.
- JoseMahirap ba ang pagniniting?Is knitting difficult?
- AngelaMedyo mahirap pero masaya itong gawin.It's a bit hard but it's fun to do.
