Luklok (en. To inspect or scrutinize)

look-lok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of looking at something closely.
Inspect the documents before submitting them.
Luklokin mo ang mga dokumento bago sila ipasa.
To check the details of something.
I need to scrutinize the details of the project.
Kailangan kong luklokin ang mga detalye ng proyekto.
The process of identifying defects or shortcomings.
The technician inspected the machine to see the damage.
Ang teknisyan ay nagluklok sa makina upang makita ang sira.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

scrutinize the situation
to examine or look at the state of a situation
luklokin ang sitwasyon

Related Words

examination
A term referring to a thorough or detailed inspection.
suri

Slang Meanings

Dropping out or failing
I'm dropping out again in my exams, it's like I don't know the answers anymore.
Luklok na naman ako sa mga exams ko, parang hindi ko na alam ang sagot.
So annoying or frustrating
That's so annoying, I was late to work because I broke down on the road.
Luklok 'yan, na-late ako sa trabaho kasi nasiraan ako sa daan.
Not good or bad quality
That soft drink I bought is not good, it really sucks.
Luklok yung softdrinks na nabili ko, panget talaga.