Dikin (en. To poke)

/diˈkin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Put a finger or an object inside a space or hole.

Poke the ice to soften it.

Dikin mo ang yelo para lumambot ito.

Make a small entrance in something.

Poke the soil before planting.

Dikin mo ang lupa bago ka magtanim.

Hit or press on something.

Poke the well properly to get the water.

Dikin mo ang balon nang maayos upang makuha ang tubig.

poke the ball

Strike or push the ball.

dikin mo ang bola

poke

A word similar to poke that means to insert or separate.

pokol

Teasing or joking a little

Just tease him by his name, it's not that serious.

Dikin mo na lang siya sa pahalan niya, hindi naman yan masyadong seryoso.

To speak disrespectfully or inappropriately

Don't be disrespectful to people, they might get angry.

Huwag kang mag-dikin sa mga tao, baka magalit sila.