Magturnilyo (en. To screw)

/maɡturˈniljo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of inserting a screw into something.
Screw the wood to attach the parts of the table.
Magturnilyo ka ng kahoy upang ikabit ang mga bahagi ng mesa.
A method of attaching parts using a screw.
You need to screw it properly for a strong attachment.
Kailangan mong magturnilyo ng maayos upang matibay ang pagkakasama.
Fixing or securing things by screwing.
Screw it under the sink so it won’t come off.
Magturnilyo ka sa ilalim ng lababo para ito ay hindi matanggal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

screw properly
do the screwing correctly and firmly
magturnilyo ng maayos

Related Words

screw
This is a type of hardware used to connect things by turning clockwise or counterclockwise.
turnilyo

Slang Meanings

to get angry
I'm so annoyed with him, it's like he doesn't want to talk to me anymore, I've totally lost it!
Sobra na akong naiinis sa kanya, parang ayaw na akong kausapin, nagturnilyo na ako!
to throw a tantrum
He threw a tantrum earlier, it was like he turned against everyone.
Nagtantrum siya kanina, parang nagturnilyo na laban sa lahat.
to be offended
She cried because I offended her with what I said, I thought it was okay.
Umiyak siya dahil nagturnilyo ako sa sinabi ko, akala ko kasi okay lang.
to boil with anger
When I'm really annoyed, my eyes turn fiery with rage.
Kapag sobrang naiinis, nagturnilyo na ang aking mga mata sa galit.