Itumpak (en. To hit)

/i.tum.'pak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Place or throw something in a specific location.
Hit the ball into the basket from afar.
Itumpak ang bola sa basket mula sa malayo.
To perform correct or appropriate actions.
Students need to accurately hit their answers on the test.
Kailangang itumpak ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang mga sagot sa pagsusulit.

Etymology

derived from the root 'tumpak' meaning accurate or correct

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit the right one
to make the right action or decision
itumpak ang tama

Related Words

accurate
meaning correct or exact; used to describe having certainty about something.
tumpak
correct
the opposite of wrong; used to express a proper condition or fact.
tama

Slang Meanings

Just right
My answer in the quiz was just right!
Itumpak yung sagot ko sa quiz!
Perfect timing
Your timing was perfect when you arrived!
Sakto ang timing ng dating mo, itumpak!
Extraordinary
Your talent in the performance was extraordinary!
Itumpak naman yung galing mo sa performance!
Super okay
This trip was super okay, so much fun!
Itumpak talaga yung trip na 'to, sobrang saya!