Dagok (en. Strike)

/dá-gok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of striking or hitting.
I felt the strike in my stomach after the punch.
Naramdaman ko ang dagok sa aking tiyan matapos ang suntok.
A sudden and strong pain caused by a blow or impact.
The pain strike made me feel that I needed to consult a doctor.
Ang dagok ng sakit ay nagparamdam sa akin na kailangan ko nang kumonsulta sa doktor.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dagok' meaning strike or hit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strike of fate
Trials caused by destiny or luck.
dagok ng kapalaran

Related Words

punching
The act of delivering a strike using the hand.
pagsuntok

Slang Meanings

punch or collision
I'm getting hit again by a blow in this match!
Tinatamaan na naman ako ng dagok sa laban na 'to!
sudden failure of plans
Because of the setback, our outing didn't push through.
Dahil sa dagok, hindi natuloy ang outing namin.
serious challenge
This blow is a big challenge in my life.
Ang dagok na ito ay isang malaking hamon sa buhay ko.