Itira (en. To shoot)

[itira]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that is to be taken, possibly to kick or shoot.
We need to shoot the ball to score points.
Kailangan nating itira ang bola upang makuha ang puntos.
The process of giving an order or recalling an action.
Send the message to Juan if he is not in the office.
Itira mo ang mensahe kay Juan kung wala siya sa opisina.
Used in the occasional act of taking a picture or video.
Shoot the camera when you have the angle.
Itira mo ang camera kapag nakuha mo na ang anggulo.

Etymology

from the word 'tira' meaning 'to place' or 'to lend'

Common Phrases and Expressions

shoot the game
Perform the action or start the game.
itira ang laro
shoot now!
Carry out what needs to be done or start now.
itira na!

Related Words

fan
An object that can be shot or used in sports.
pamaypay

Slang Meanings

Let's eat!
Have you eaten? Let's just eat what's left in the pot!
Kumain ka na? Itira na lang natin ang natira sa lutuan!
There's something left
We ordered a lot, so there will be food left over again later.
Ang dami nating in-order, kaya't may itira na naman tayong pagkain mamaya.
For next time
Don't finish everything, just leave some for next time.
Huwag mong ubusin lahat, itira mo na lang para sa susunod na bili.