From root: pagitan
Usage Note
Pamamagitan is frequently used in the prepositional phrase 'sa pamamagitan ng' to mean 'by means of' or 'through'.
Examples
" Natuto siya sa pamamagitan ng laro. "
Natural Translation
He/she learned through play.
Literal Translation
Learned he/she by means of play.
" Sa pamamagitan nito, matatapos tayo. "
Natural Translation
By means of this, we will finish.
Literal Translation
By means of this, will-finish we.
" Naayos namin ang hindi pagkakaunawaan sa pamamagitan ng mahaba at tapat na pag-uusap. "
Natural Translation
We resolved the misunderstanding through a long and honest conversation.
Literal Translation
Resolved we the not understanding by means of long and honest conversation.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workWord family
pagitan has 5 related forms built from the same root.
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
May vs Mayroon vs Meron: Have & There Is
May vs mayroon in Tagalog finally made simple: one rule decides which to use, plus how meron and wala fit the same have and there-is family.
Tagalog Slang Guide: 20 Words You'll Hear on TikTok
Tagalog slang explained: lodi, petmalu, werpa, astig, chika and more. Decode Filipino TikTok comments, group chats, and pop culture with this practical guide.
Magkano: How to Ask "How Much" in Tagalog
Magkano means how much in Tagalog. Learn to ask a price, tell it apart from ilan and gaano, sound polite with po, and haggle at the palengke.