Epok (en. Epoch)
e-pok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific time or era in history marked by certain events.
The development of technology opened a new epoch in our lives.
Ang pag-unlad ng teknolohiya ay nagbukas ng bagong epok sa ating buhay.
An important event that marks the beginning of a new phase.
The establishment of the government is considered an epoch in the nation's history.
Ang pagkakatatag ng gobyerno ay tinuturing na isang epok sa kasaysayan ng bansa.
Phase that provides understanding of changes in society.
The epoch of industrialization brought many changes to our culture.
Ang epok ng industriyalisasyon ay nagdala ng maraming pagbabago sa ating kultura.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'epochē' meaning time or period.
Common Phrases and Expressions
epoch of mining
A period when mining is crucial to the economy.
epok ng pagmimina
epoch of technology
A period where technology has a significant influence.
epok ng teknolohiya
Related Words
time
Commonly used term for a distinct period or condition.
panahon
phase
Refers to a part of a longer process or change.
yugto
Slang Meanings
a hasty or thoughtless decision
Why did you decide to go back to him? Are you being impulsive?
Bakit ka nag-decide na bumalik sa kanya? Epok ka ba?
worthless or unimportant
Don't pay attention to that nonsense, it's just a waste of time.
Huwag mo nang pahalagahan yung epok na yan, tiris lang yan.
an undesirable situation
Here comes the mess again, I don't want to deal with it.
Nandiyan na naman ang epok, ayaw ko na.