turo
túro with stress marks
teaching; instruction; to point
Usage Note
Turo is one of the most fundamental education-related words in Tagalog, covering both teaching and pointing. Magturo means to teach; ituro means to point at something or to teach a specific thing. The dual meaning reflects a cultural conceptual link between showing and instructing. Turo-turo is the name for a Filipino cafeteria-style eatery where customers point at their chosen dishes.
Examples
" Sundin mo ang turo ng nanay. "
Natural Translation
Follow your mother's instruction.
Literal Translation
Follow you the instruction of mother.
" Sinunod niya ang turo ng guro. "
Natural Translation
He/She followed the instruction of the teacher.
Literal Translation
Followed he/she the instruction of teacher.
" Hindi niya malilimutan ang mga turo ng kanyang guro na humubog sa kanya bilang isang mabuting tao. "
Natural Translation
He will never forget the teachings of his teacher that shaped him into a good person.
Literal Translation
Not he will-forget the teachings of his teacher that shaped to him as a good person.
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