Dumukit (en. To pull)

/duˈmukit/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb meaning to hold or grab something.

He pulled out shoes from under the bed.

Dumukit siya ng sapatos mula sa ilalim ng kama.

A verb referring to the action of pulling out or getting something.

He grabbed a book from the shelf.

Dumukit siya ng libro mula sa estante.

Indicates the action of retrieving or grasping something hidden.

He pulled a few items from inside the box.

Dumukit siya ng kaunti sa mga kagamitan sa loob ng kahon.

Derived from the root word 'dukot' which means 'to grasp' or 'to pull out.'

to pull out money

to squeeze or take money from a place.

dumukit ng pera

to pull out food

to grab food from a container.

dumukit ng pagkain

dukot

The word 'dukot' means to grab or take.

dukot

to disturb or interfere

When he interrupted in the middle of class, the teacher got mad.

Nung dumukit siya sa gitna ng klase, nagalit ang teacher.

to defy or rebel

Because of his defiance against the rules, he was disciplined.

Dahil sa pagdumukit niya sa mga patakaran, na-disiplina siya.

to act tough or overly brave

You'd think he's someone important, acting tough in front of people.

Akala mo kung sino, dumukit sa harap ng mga tao.