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    Itukso (en. Tempt)

    i-tu-kso

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Arousing interest or desire in someone.
    His friend tempted him to try the new restaurant.
    Itinukso siya ng kanyang kaibigan na subukan ang bagong restawran.
    To give the opportunity to do something that may not be good.
    Don't give in to the temptation to share secrets.
    Huwag magpadala sa tukso na magkuwento ng mga sikreto.
    To try to persuade someone to do something.
    Sometimes, people are tempted to buy unnecessary things.
    Minsan, ang mga tao ay itinutukso para bumili ng mga hindi kailangan.

    Etymology

    Originates from the word 'tukso'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temptation of wealth
    The excitement or desire to gain more wealth that may lead to bad decisions.
    tukso ng yaman
    don't give in to temptation
    Be cautious and not succumb to negative influences.
    huwag magpadala sa tukso

    Related Words

    temptation
    The presence of desire or inclination to do something not good.
    tukso

    Slang Meanings

    Teasing
    My friends always tease me because I have a crush on him.
    Lagi na lang akong itinutukso ng mga kaibigan ko kasi may crush ako sa kanya.
    Fun
    For them, teasing is a way of having fun and strengthening camaraderie.
    Para sa kanila, itukso ang isang paraan ng pagsasaya at pagpapalakas ng samahan.
    Gossip
    Why is it like that? They have so much gossip about me, it's like I'm being teased!
    Bakit ganun, ang dami nilang chika tungkol sa akin, para akong tinutukso!