Ikatukso (en. To tempt)

ika-tuk-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An act of enticing or urging someone to do something that is typically against their will.

Do not tempt children to play in the street.

Huwag mong ikatukso ang mga bata na maglaro sa kalsada.

The act of tempting someone to sin or do wrong.

Avoid tempting him into bad behavior.

Iwasan ang ikatukso sa kanyang masamang ugali.

An invitation to do something fun or exciting, but potentially dangerous.

The offer of free food may tempt him.

Ang alok ng libreng pagkain ay maaaring ikatukso sa kanya.

Do not tempt.

Avoid urging someone.

Huwag ikatukso.

I avoided temptation.

I restrained myself from temptation.

Naiwasan ko ang ikatukso.

temptation

An enticement that urges a person to do something undesirable.

tukso

challenge

A test or enticement faced by a person.

hamon

Teasing or flirting with a hint of humor.

His friends teased him, 'Is there no one making you look good? Looks like we can tease him with this!'

Tinukso siya ng mga kaibigan niya, 'Wala bang nagpapaganda sa'yo? Mukhang ikatukso tayo nito!'

Due to the flirting, the conversation becomes playful.

The kids are laughing and playfully teasing each other at the playground.

Ang mga bata ay nagtatawanan at nag-iikakatukso sa playground.

Giving hints that are flirtatious or teasing.

She's so flirty, let's just tease her about her drama.

Sobrang flirty niya, ikatukso na lang ang drama niya.