Magpataguktok (en. To build up)
/mag.pa.ta.gu.ktok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to the act of constructing or erecting something.
They have started to build a new house in the community.
Nagsimula na silang magpataguktok ng bagong bahay sa barangay.
The aim to build a structure or system.
The project is to build a new school for the children.
Ang proyekto ay magpataguktok ng bagong paaralan para sa mga bata.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'Ugat,' meaning 'a craft focused on building or erecting something.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to build a bridge
the act of constructing a bridge.
magpataguktok ng tulay
to build a house
the process of making a home.
magpataguktok ng bahay
Related Words
erection
The base form of the word that refers to the actual context of building.
pataguktok
construction
The process of creating or erecting structures.
konstruksyon
Slang Meanings
To strengthen one's spirit or become resilient in a situation.
When you have a problem, you just need to toughen up so you don't lose hope.
Kapag may problema ka, kailangan mo lang magpataguktok para hindi ka mawalan ng pag-asa.
To be resilient against life's challenges.
We should toughen up even with so many trials.
Dapat tayong magpataguktok kahit ang daming pagsubok.
Not giving up in the face of difficulties.
Remember, you need to toughen up despite everything.
Tandaan mo, kailangang magpataguktok sa kabila ng lahat.