Magtutok (en. Pointing)
/maɡˈtutok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes focusing attention on a particular object or person.
Point to the teacher while he is teaching.
Magtutok ka sa guro habang siya ay nagtuturo.
Providing a specific direction or attention in a statement or discussion.
Let's focus on the main issues in this meeting.
Magtutok tayo sa mga pangunahing isyu ngayong pagpupulong.
A way of indicating something using a finger or any object.
Point your finger at the road sign.
Magtutok ka ng daliri sa tanda ng daan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to focus the light
To indicate the way in which light is emitted.
magtutok ng ilaw
to focus on objectives
Emphasizing goals to be achieved.
magtutok sa layunin
Related Words
focus
The act of directing or concentrating on something.
tutok
Slang Meanings
study hard
Focus on your lessons so you won't have a hard time in the exam.
Magtutok ka sa mga aralin mo para di ka mahirapan sa exam.
pay attention
Pay attention to him, he might need something.
Magtutok ka sa kanya, baka may kailangan siya.
concentrate
You need to concentrate to get a high grade.
Kailangan mong magpakatutok para makakuha ng mataas na grado.