Katukin (en. To call)

/ka-tu-kin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expressed the existence of unity or connection through sound or speaking.

He often calls me at night when he needs something.

Madalas niya akong katukin sa gabi kapag may kailangan siya.

Use sound to get someone’s attention.

You need to knock on the door before entering.

Kailangan mong katukin ang pinto bago pumasok.

Refers to the act of tapping or shaking something to create a sound.

Knock on the front of the table to get attention.

Katukin mo ang harapan ng mesa upang magpatawag ng atensyon.

knock on the heart

to persuade or make a conversation that softens a person's feelings

katukin ang puso

tuk

root word meaning 'hit' or 'to join'.

tuk

To greet or call someone, often used in casual conversations.

Knock on Anna's door after we eat.

Katukin mo si Anna pagkakain natin.

To start a conversation or news, like chatting.

Just knock on her door to talk.

Katukin mo na lang siya para makausap.