Magtulak (en. To push)

/maɡˈtulak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of urging something or someone.

I will push a cart from the store to my house.

Magtutulak ako ng kariton mula sa tindahan patungo sa aking bahay.

Giving force to something to make it move.

We need to push the gate to get through the door.

Kailangan nating magtulak ng rehas upang makalusot sa pinto.

Advancing or promoting an idea or project.

We will push for a new program for the community.

Magtutulak kami ng bagong programa para sa barangay.

The word 'magtulak' is derived from the root word 'tulak' which means 'to push' or 'to thrust'.

to push a vehicle

to push a machine-based vehicle that cannot move

magtulak ng sasakyan

push

The root word meaning 'to push'.

tulak

effort

The action of pushing for success or achieving a goal.

pagsisikap

to pretend or do something just to gain the attention of others

He's just pushing it, just to avoid getting caught in class.

Magtulak na lang siya ng magtulak, para lang hindi mahuli sa klase.

to show off or be cocky

He's not pushing it anymore, he accepted that there's nothing he can do.

Hindi na kasi siya magtulak, eh, tinanggap na niya na walang magagawa.

to go along or keep up with the crowd

Just push it to happen, immediately join the flow of the fight.

Magtulak na mangyari, agad sumama sa daloy ng laban.