Tumong

goal / objectivenoun

Alternative meanings

goal; objective; purpose; intention; aim; destination or direction, depending on context

Pronunciation

TOO-mong

Root and affixes

Tumong works as a noun. It is also related to ideas of aiming, directing, or having an intention. In achievement phrases it appears with verbs like kab-ot or maabot.

Variants or conjugations

tumong; tuyo; katuyoan; dag-anan; tumong sa kinabuhi; makab-ot ang tumong

Related words and expressions

kab-ot = to achieve or reach; maabot = to reach or arrive at; damgo = dream or aspiration; tuyo = intention; katuyoan = purpose; plano = plan

Meaning and usage notes

Tumong is the main option for goal or objective. If the idea is a personal dream or emotional aspiration, damgo may sound more natural. For “to reach a goal,” use makab-ot ang tumong.