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Tuon

English

to learn / to studyverb / noun

Alternative meanings

to learn
to study
to review
to train or educate oneself
to focus on a lesson or topic
to acquire knowledge

Pronunciation

TOO-on

Root and affixes

Base form: tuon. It works as a verb meaning to study or learn. Pagtuon is the noun for study, learning, or the act of studying.

Variants or conjugations

magtuon = to study / learn
motuon = will study / will learn
nagtuon = is studying / studied
nituon = studied
gituon = was studied
tun-an = to study something specific
tun-i = study it / learn that
pagtuon = study / learning
kat-on = to learn / acquire skill

Related words and expressions

pagtuon = study / learning
pagkat-on = learning
eskwela = school / to study
klase = class
leksyon = lesson
basa = read
edukasyon = education
kahibalo = knowledge

Meaning and usage notes

Tuon works for learning and studying, especially when there is practice, a lesson, or a subject. For learning a skill or acquiring knowledge, kat-on can also be used. For learning as a noun, use pagkat-on or pagtuon depending on context.

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Example 1

Magtuon ko para sa eksamen.

I will study for the exam.

Example 2

Ganahan ko motuon og Bisaya.

I like to learn Bisaya.

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