Here's a breakdown:
* Pangngalan: This translates to "noun".
* Pantanging: This means "special" or "unique".
Characteristics of Pangngalan na Pantanging:
* Refers to specific people, places, or things.
* Always capitalized.
* Usually not pluralized.
Examples:
* Tao: Person (common noun)
* Juan: John (proper noun)
* Lungsod: City (common noun)
* Maynila: Manila (proper noun)
* Araw: Day (common noun)
* Lunes: Monday (proper noun)
Note: There are some exceptions, especially when referring to multiple people or places, but the general rule is that proper nouns are capitalized and used to denote specific entities.