Magtitik (en. To mark)

/magtitik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of placing a mark or designating meaning to something.
Let's mark on the paper so we don't get lost.
Magtitik tayo sa papel para hindi tayo maligaw.
The process of repeating or developing an idea through symbols.
The teacher will mark notes on the board.
Magtitik ng mga tala ang guro sa itaas ng pisara.
Creating a mark using any type of material or tool.
He will mark using a pencil and paper.
Magtitik siya gamit ang isang lapis at papel.

Etymology

The root word 'tik' refers to an action of marking or writing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to mark notes
To create notes or marks that can be followed.
magtitik ng mga tala

Related Words

mark
The symbol or mark used in writing.
titik

Slang Meanings

To provoke envy or to fold in front of others.
It seems like he's just going to fold in front of his classmates, he won't be recognized anymore.
Parang magtitik na lang siya sa mga kaklase, hindi na siya makikilala.
To hide emotions or feelings.
Why does he seem to hide the pain he's feeling?
Bakit parang magtitik siya sa sakit na nararamdaman niya?
To spin a tale that may be true or false.
Of course, he's going to spin tales that aren't even true.
Siyempre, magtitik siya sa mga kwentong wala namang totoo.