Dukdok (en. To knock)
duk-dok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of knocking or calling attention by slapping something.
He came to the house knocking on the door.
Dumating siya sa bahay na nagdukdok sa pinto.
Can refer to carving or setting up something.
He pushed wood to make a toy.
Nagdukdok siya ng kahoy upang makagawa ng isang laruan.
Calling or emphasizing a person or thing.
The teacher is in a hurry to listen to the students.
Ang guro ay nagdukdok sa mga estudyante upang sila'y makinig.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sound of knocking on the door
Referring to the sound of knocking on the door to enter.
dukdok ng pinto
Related Words
knock
Refers to the sound produced from hitting something.
katok
call
The act of calling attention or inviting.
tawag
Slang Meanings
Pain or a nosebleed.
I accidentally bumped my nose and now, my nose is dukdok!
Aksidente akong napadakot at ngayon, dukdok na ang ilong ko!
Vomiting or coughing with phlegm.
After eating a lot, dukdok was the result.
Pagkatapos kong kumain ng madami, dukdok ang naging resulta.
Super tired and out of energy.
We've played two games and I'm dukdok!
Naka-dalawang laro na kami at dukdok na ako!