Iuntog (en. To collide)

/jun'tog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of linking or meeting two things.
You slam the ball against the wall.
Iuntog mo ang bola sa pader.
The impact of the collision.
Switch your head to the door.
Iuntog ang iyong ulo sa pintuan.
The action of rolling or correcting.
Two cars in the corner.
Nag-iuntog ang dalawang sasakyan sa kanto.

Etymology

From the root word 'tug' meaning to collide or to hit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hit one's head
A phrase commonly used when someone is not thinking properly.
iuntog ang ulo

Related Words

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The highest part of something often collided or joined.
tuktok

Slang Meanings

Mash or squish in a playful way.
Why are you going to mash your head against the wall? Are you crazy?
Bakit mo iinuntog yang sarili mo sa pader? Sira ka ba?
To hit or bump into something lightly.
Sometimes, I bump my head on the door when I rush in.
Minsan, nai-iuntog ko yung ulo ko sa pinto kapag madali akong pumasok.