Katok (en. Knock)

ka-tok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Sound made by knocking on a door or another object.

I heard a knock from the door.

Nakarinig ako ng katok mula sa pinto.

A way of expressing a desire to enter or communicate.

The knock is a sign that there is a guest.

Ang katok ay tanda na may bisita.

verb

The action of knocking or purposely hitting something.

He knocked on the door before entering.

Nakatok siya sa pinto bago pumasok.

From the English word 'knock'.

knock on the door

The sound coming from knocking on the door.

katok sa pinto

speak after the knock

Speaking or acting after knocking.

magsalita pagkatapos ng katok

door

An object used to pull or push to enter or exit.

pinto

visitor

A person who comes to someone else's house.

bisita

a tap or knock on the door

Knock first before entering, Uncle might be sleeping.

Katok ka muna bago pumasok, baka natutulog si Tito.

to call or tell a friend

Tell Mark to come over, he might still be there.

Katok mo si Mark, baka nandiyan pa siya.

to alert or signal someone

Knock, knock! Let's look for a place to eat here.

Katok, katok! Hanap na tayo ng kainan dito.