Magpiko (en. To point)
/maɡˈpiko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to indicate or point at something.
Point over there to the door handle.
Magpiko ka doon sa hawakan ng pinto.
An action that shows direction or location.
The child pointed to his teacher to show his work.
Ang bata ay nag-piko sa kanyang guro upang ipakita ang kanyang gawa.
Refers to the action of lifting a hand or finger to show something.
Cover your eyes while he points at the map.
Magtakip ka ng mata habang siya ay magpiko sa mapa.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'piko' meaning 'to point' or 'to indicate'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Point here!
Show this.
Magpiko ka dito!
Don't point at people.
Avoid pointing at other people.
Huwag magpiko sa mga tao.
Related Words
point
A root word meaning 'to up point' or 'to indicate'.
piko
Slang Meanings
to go back to someone
He picked up where he left off with his ex and they decided to reconnect.
Nagpiko na siya sa kanyang dating kasintahan at nagpasya silang mag-reconnect.
to change one's mind
I thought I was totally out, but I changed my mind and joined the competition.
Akala ko talong-talo na ako, pero nagpiko ako at sumali sa kumpetisyon.
to admit a mistake
He admitted his mistake when he found out he was wrong about the issue.
Nagpiko siya nang malaman niyang mali pala siya sa isyu.