Magpamuok (en. To build)

/maɡpaˈmuok/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb form meaning to initiate the construction or creation of something.

They started building a new home by the lake.

Nagpamuok sila ng bagong tahanan sa tabi ng lawa.

To commence a process or activity with a purpose.

They want to start a project that will help the community.

Nais nilang magpamuok ng proyekto na makakatulong sa komunidad.

To take steps to initiate a goal or program.

Let’s start making plans for next year.

Magpamuok tayo ng mga plano para sa susunod na taon.

Derived from the root word 'pamuok' meaning 'to start building' or 'to initiate something.'

to build a house

to initiate the construction of a home

magpamuok ng bahay

to start a project

to initiate a project

magpamuok ng proyekto

building

Root word referring to the process of constructing or creating.

pamuok

to pretend to be wealthy or affluent

There were a lot of people pretending to be wealthy at the party, but they weren't really rich.

Dami nung nagpapamuok sa party na hindi naman pala tunay na mayaman.

to be overly dramatic or to make a scene

Don't act like that; it's not that serious!

Huwag kang magpamuok, hindi naman ganun kalalala 'yan!

to fall short or fail to meet expectations

You say a lot, but you're just falling behind. Don't act like that.

Ang dami mong pinagsasabi, pero nagliligwak ka lang. Huwag kang magpamuok.