From root: punta
Usage Note
Papunta is used to describe being in the process of traveling to a specific location. For example, papunta ako sa opisina means I am on my way to the office.
Examples
" Papunta na ako sa bahay mo. "
Natural Translation
I am on my way to your house now.
Literal Translation
Heading-towards now I to house your.
" Ako ay papunta sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
I am heading towards the market.
Literal Translation
I am heading-towards to market.
" Papunta na sana kami sa kasal nang biglang umulan nang napakalakas kaya napilitan kaming bumalik. "
Natural Translation
We were already on our way to the wedding when it suddenly rained very hard, so we were forced to turn back.
Literal Translation
Heading-towards already would-have we to wedding when suddenly rained very hard so forced we return.
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