Magnaknak (en. To knock)

/mɒg.ʔɒk.nɒk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to knocking or tapping on a door.
Knock on the door before entering.
Magnaknak ka sa pinto bago pumasok.
A way to express the desire to enter or communicate.
You need to knock when the guest arrives.
Kailangan mong magnaknak kapag narito na ang bisita.
The act of knocking that produces sound.
The children will knock when they tap the wall.
Ang mga bata ay magnaknak sa oras ng pagdapo sa pader.

Etymology

Originating from the roots of the words 'makna' and 'knock'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knock on the door
Action of knocking on a door.
magnaknak sa pintuan
knock on the window
Action of knocking or tapping on a window.
magnaknak sa bintana

Related Words

door
A structure that opens and closes to allow entry and exit.
pintuan
guest
A person who visits or comes to a particular place.
bisita

Slang Meanings

always fighting
They always fight at school.
Sila'y lagi na lang magnaknak sa eskuwela.
talking heatedly
Enough with the fighting, let's just talk properly.
Tama na 'yang magnaknak, mag-usap na lang tayo ng maayos.
shouting
Don't shout, just get used to accepting opinions.
Huwag nang magnaknak, masanay ka na lang sa pagtanggap ng opinyon.