Magtusok (en. To stab)

/maɡˈtusok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform an action that pricks or pierces something.

Pierce the meat with a fork.

Magtusok ka ng karne gamit ang tinidor.

Insert a sharp object into another object.

Drive a stake into the ground for the foundation.

Magtusok ng kahoy sa lupa para sa pundasyon.

Pass a foreign object into something.

Insert a tool into the problem.

Magtusok ng panggipit sa prublema.

Root word: tusok

pierce a thorn

Inject or arrange something in a specific way.

magtusok ng tinik

poke

An action of poking or touching something.

tusok

chop

An object used for cutting.

taga

To plug in (to charge or power devices)...

You need to plug it in to charge your phone.

Kailangan mong magtusok para mag-charge ng phone mo.

To shoot up (related to drug use)

I used to shoot up to feel good, but I've changed now.

Dati akong magtusok ng jab para sumaya, pero nagbago na ako.

To take a leap (to take a risk or do something daring)...

Just do it, don't be afraid!

Magtusok ka na, huwag kang matakot!