Magpaturok (en. To get injected)
/maɡ.pa.tu.rok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to receiving an injection.
You need to get vaccinated for your health.
Kailangan mong magpaturok ng bakuna para sa iyong kalusugan.
The process of administering an injection.
People should get vaccinated during an outbreak.
Dapat magpaturok ang mga tao tuwing may outbreak.
The action of introducing medication or vaccine into the body using a needle.
Getting vaccinated is strictly enforced among frontliners.
Mahigpit na ipinatutupad ang magpaturok sa mga frontliner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's get injected!
Encourage others to receive an injection or vaccination.
Magpaturok tayo!
Related Words
vaccine
A medicine given to prevent disease.
bakuna
injection
The process of putting a liquid into the body using a needle.
iniksyon
Slang Meanings
getting vaccinated (literally meaning to get a shot)
We need to get vaccinated before we can enter school.
Kailangan nating magpaturok bago makapasok sa school.
to get an injection
She said she would get a flu shot at the clinic.
Sabi niya, magpaturok siya ng flu shot sa clinic.
to take a ride (informal slang hinting at drug use)
Maybe he’ll also get something for body enhancement.
Baka magpaturok din siya ng something para sa katawang pang-ehersisyo.
to get a boost (informal, implying getting assistance)
A lot of people are getting shots because they want to level up.
Ang dami ng nagpaturok kasi gusto nilang magpatuloy sa next level.