Alukin (en. To take)

/a.lu.kin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To act of taking or seizing something.

Do not take my shoes without asking for permission.

Huwag mong alukin ang aking sapatos nang hindi kumukuha ng permiso.

To give or offer something to a person.

Offer him your help with the homework.

Alukin mo siya ng iyong tulong sa homework.

take me

call me or share something

alukin mo ako

take care

The act of giving attention or care to a person or thing.

alagaan

To pretend to be wealthier or more beautiful than one actually is.

That's just an act; they're not actually rich.

Alukin lang yun, hindi naman talaga siya mayaman.

To be greedy or to take everything without considering others.

You're being greedy again, just sell your stuff!

Alukin ka na naman, ibenta mo na nga lang ang mga gamit mo!