Arok (en. To guess)
/ˈa.rok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of assumption or prediction.
His guessing provided a better outlook for the future.
Ang kanyang arok ay nagbigay ng mas magandang pananaw sa hinaharap.
Prediction of events or outcomes of a situation.
In his guess, he said his favorite team would win.
Sa kanyang arok, sinabi niyang mananalo ang kanyang paboritong koponan.
verb
The act of guessing.
He needed to guess before making a decision.
Kailangan niyang mag-arok bago gumawa ng desisyon.
Etymology
From the word 'arok' meaning guessing or knowing the future.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to guess
to make an assumption or prediction.
mag-arok
Related Words
prediction
A style of predicting events in the future.
hula
divination
The process of knowing or assuming uncertain information.
paghuhula
Slang Meanings
A type of 'reaction' to something; could be joy or humor.
Wow, I was really 'arok' about what he did, it was so much fun!
Grabe, 'arok' talaga ako sa ginawa niya, ang saya!
Surprising or shocking situation.
Whoa! I didn't think this would happen!
Arok! Hindi ko akalain na mangyayari 'to!